I think you're strong and smart and brave. You have had so much to deal with that would cause anyone else to lose that special spark of compassion and the self-awareness I glimpse in you whenever you write.

You can do this. You can live your best life and be all you were intended to be. You were dealt a bad hand, but you've got some good things going now.

I'm glad you've made some friends on Medium who are helping you along, and at least you and your husband agree on politics and religion. That's something!

Love and hugs sent your way.