Originally Posted by
MissBeth 
So my success is that I escaped. I can recover from his years of emotional abuse. I can find someone else if that is my destiny. If not, I'd rather be alone than put up with his abuse and alcoholism for one second longer. I am free and safe.
This is so true, MissBeth. And succeeding by escaping is no small thing--many people remain enmeshed for the rest of their lives. They never get to say "I am free and safe."
As for finding someone else--well, it seems to me that you're finding
yourself, and everything else is just kind of icing on the cake...
Wishing you all the best in your wonderful, free, safe life today and in the future!