Hi, great thread! Really nice to be able "know" each other. Recently, 4 months, separated from my ex A. With him 14 years, married for 3, divorced, lived apart, then bought a house 4 years ago together & tried it again. Couldn't do it. Was active in Alanon. I have a 30 y/o Daughter, 18 mo. Grandaughter, & my adult Son died a few years ago. 2 dogs, 1 cat, & fishies! I am a RN who "retired" after 30 years, and now use my Realtor's license fulltime. Love where I live in the country in Illinois about an hour from Chicago.