Reply #17: Thanks for the kind words....

[AnneD]

I had a lot of support from a whole cadre of friends-men and women, when I went to court-and believe me it was a long drawn out process. The attorney was even a friend of mine. They were all shocked at the decision. I did some investigation and the stats in cases like this are surprisingly stack in favour of the guys (despite what is commonly believed). The support was bad enough but the judge ordered extras (purchasing an oboe, paying for lessons, health care through my work-I get the good stuff cause God forbid something happens and I have to pay out of pocket....and they will go for me because I have a real job and he doesn't) that total close to 1K a month-and I have been a school nurse for years...and we know how wealthy those folks in public education are :eyes:

There were some funny moments-like my guy friends taking me out for a beer and making me an honorary guy (ouch-that was funny). Another friend offering to call some guy named Guido to kneecap the ex. I can laugh about it because I do believe in karma and I am starting to see the wheel turn.

All you can do is the best you can...in spite of society.