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Sunday 8 November 2009

THE STORY SO FAR

As you know, Hubby and I have parted ways. It had been on the cards for a while and it was my decision to leave. I won’t go into the details as that is between Hubby and I. We had some wonderful years together but it was time for me to move on. I’ll leave it at that.

Leaving has been the hardest thing I have ever done but I am happy with my decision. I’ve been doing what has been ‘expected’ of me for many years and now I feel it is time to stop putting everyone else’s wishes first and find me again. Sounds so cliche but it’s the truth.

I knew friends and family would be shocked and confused when I left. It’s true that at times like this, you really find out who your true friends are. Which reminds me, a big thank you to all you wonderful bloggers who have sent me kind wishes and encouragement. There are few people outside of blog land who have stuck by me.I have found there is a special person out there for me and I would have thought if they truly loved and cared for me, they would want me to be happy. My step-daughters aren’t even talking to me, which is devastating but I can understand why they are angry. Hopefully, they will come around but if not, who am I to tell them what to think.

Anyway, enough of that, I was writing to tell you guys what I have been up to. Every day there has been a different challenge to overcome and I will admit it is hard but I feel really happy. It’s hard to explain, I feel a wave of calmness and love washing over me. My anxiety has become almost non-existent (amazing considering what a strung out mess I had become).

So, I moved out of my huge house and started renting a small room on a weekly basis. It wasn’t long until my best friend moved in as well (you probably know him already as Steve/Whitesnake). We are still here and feeling quite at home. The landlord is adorable and looks after us well, I think he wants us to stay forever but this place is hardly big enough to swing a cat (lucky we don’t have one). We do have Coco to consider though. Our landlord (Mr. Lee) said she could stay here on a trial basis. Unfortunately, my dog appears to be racist and barks and growls at him. He didn’t ask her to leave but I didn’t think it was a good idea to have her growling at him all the time. She has moved back home with hubby for the time being and I visit her often. We have been searching for a new place to live but it’s hard to find a landlord who will agree to have a dog live on their property. Besides, I think I will be scarred for life if I don’t escape from this wallpaper soon.




Anyway, all is well with me but I have limited Internet time here. I miss you guys and will catch up with your blogs as soon as I can. You know where to reach me in the meantime.

Oh, I almost forgot, look what happened to my baby car.




Some bastard ran through a red light and hit me. Luckily, I was travelling slowly (my light had just turned green), or someone could have been hurt. The other guy wouldn’t even give me his insurance details and I had to fill out a Police Report the next day. My insurance company has finally found him and he says I am the one who went through a red light. What a wanker!!!!!!!!!! I had a witness in the car with me and since I was the one, who followed the correct procedures, looks like he hasn’t got a leg to stand on but it still makes me angry. In 21 years of driving, I’ve never had an accident or even a parking fine. Least I have my car fixed and nobody was hurt…that’s the important thing.


Lots of Love
KB
xxx

18 comments:

  1. what ever happened to FUCK YOU and the horse you rode in on?????

    Can we watch Buffy now?

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  2. I was saving the horse for someone special.


    As for Buffy... only if you're a very good boy :)

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  3. Great to see u back Karen!!!
    Hope u settle down fast and enjoy your life as u have been doing!!
    Looking at the car its nice to know that nothing happened to ya!! Really some ppl are very irresponsible!!

    M sure Karen your step daughters will talk to ya...give them some time too. Its quite natural that one will respond like that.
    U looked good in the pic...:)

    So take care n do keep in touch...!!

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  4. Naz - I can always count on you for positive feedback. Thank you for your kind words and for being a good friend :)

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  5. Glad to see you back Karen and extremely glad that you are ok and have made this enormous step successfully.
    I was worried for you because I thought you might be struggling alone so I'm glad that Steve is there for you.
    I do hope the girls come round, I know how much you love them and I'm sure they do too

    Take very good care of yourself hun
    xx

    do you need food parcels?

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  6. I admire your courage Karen...

    Now about Fridays.....

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  7. Well, Life is a series of events..Nobody knows what is to show up next, and nobody should ever presume to know what another should- or will, do! All my best to your future!

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  8. Karen, good luck with the family issues, these times are never easy and I wish you all the best. If you ever need to talk you know where I am. :) Good luck finding the new place to stay. Thank God you are fine after your accident and your baby car is repaired! Take care and keep in touch!

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  9. Hey there My Krazy One....You have my full support in your decision. I may be making my own similar choice soon. I am sure many have noticed my absence here but unlike you I am not nice enough to warn people that I will be away lol.

    So lets see some pictures of the new place!! Congratulations on making the choice of YOURSELF! I am really proud of you sweety.

    ~Darlin~

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  10. (((((((((((Toadee))))))))))
    I've missed you my friend. Thank you for your encouraging words. Steve appreciated them too. I'll be in touch sweetie xxx

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  11. Galen - Thanks sweetie. I've missed Fridays too!

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  12. Buff - You are very wise. What's for dinner?

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  13. Thanks Patti. I will stay in touch.

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  14. Long time no see Darlin. thanks for the encouraging words. I'll stop by and see you soon.

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  15. wow, i just keep getting one surprise after another after reading some blogs today! lol i haven't been reading or writing blogs in awhile, because school has kept me pretty busy. you know, sometimes you have to do what's best for you...even if it means moving on from a marriage. i'm sure everything will sort itself out soon :0)

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  16. Thanks for those wise words C.

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  17. I am so glad to see you so happy and sorry to hear about your car. Great big hugs to you KB.

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  18. Jadey - Great big hugs back at ya.

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