Bitter End

So, I just turned 49. My birthday "present" was my husband telling me our marriage was over. Which I already knew. Still a hard pill to swallow. Freeing in a way, terrifying in another. Married over 9 years...the longest relationship I've ever had. Now, I will be going from being easy off to living paycheck to measly paycheck. I will have no one as my built-in companion and friend. It sucks. But maybe, just maybe, it's a door opening to a better life. I mean I SERIOUSLY have to change things now. Nothing can remain status quo. So, wrapping up the pity party--I still have an awesome family...THAT will never go away. Those poor people are stuck with me for life.