THANK YOU from Artist
Thanks to all the great responses that came so quickly. I already feel much less alone and you're right: I know the answers, I just don't like them. However, i also recognize that I don't really have the relationship I think I have. He has it with alcohol and I am in a relationship with an illusion.
Thanks also for recognizing how lonely it is and the warped perceptions people push on you: I am not 'fun', I am taking it too seriously, he's just fine, blah, blah, blah. It is all distracting because I wish so much I WAS a wet blanket and just over reacting.
I will read the stickies and keep coming, if only to read and gain strength from you all. Thanks to the dad of the 14 year old; I have had discussions with both my daughters about these things and know that I am showing them the right thing to do.
thank you so much.