Pat,

You are so right. Seventeen years ago I was in exactly the position you are in now. Leaving my (and my children's) abuser was the single, strongest (and hardest) thing I have ever done. You are NOT alone.

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>Someone told me once I had been severely tested and I said, no, you're wrong. I have been taught to learn compassion for
others, and a whole multitute of beautiful things one gets to know from living in adversity. It brings you strength, caring,
love for everyone and its abundance knows no bounds.<

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Yes, this is so true. There are no accidents. A lesson to be found in everything.

My best to you at this most difficult time,

Cathryn