I have just been so preoccupied with my situation and trying to take care of myself that I haven't been around for any one else. Selfish and self centered, I guess, but it is what I had to do to survive.
Dear Robin: I just have to speak up about what you said here. Through my cancer episode, I have learned that no one will take care of me except me. My health is the most important thing to me right now and because of that, I don't spend as much time of Pet Talk as I would like....responding to prayers etc. Do I consider that selfish?? Absolutely not so don't you ever feel bad for staying away. When we go through a bad situation, we absolutely NEED to step back and re-evaluate our lives in order to get ourselves back on track. That's what you are doing right now and it's vital that you keep that up.

I've never been married but I have struggled through the breakup of a 13 year relationship and I know how it hurts. It leaves you feeling gutted and helpless. In my situtation there was no turning back. I pray that both you and Alden have enough love for each other weather the storm and get back together. It's good that you two are talking....baby steps, remember. Keep the communication lines open and remember that we are here for you....always.

{{{Big Hugs}}} and mega more
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