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Thank you for sharing your story Jack. I think it means more to people on here than you could know...

As I was reading, I thought - now THAT's what " for better or worse" is all about.

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Bomb January 2012 - doesn't feel the same about me

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Know what I thought when I was reading this?

"What a wonderful man."

We love you Jack.

Welcome back ol' friend.

Tad


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M 56 XW 57
Sons 38,33,31,29

The Sitch:
Married 26 years
EA w/ OM 9/10
Bomb 10/10 (5 weeks after 25th anniversary)
Sep 12/10
She wants D 1/11
W files 5/11
D final 10/11
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By the way Jack, I was about your son's age when I (unmarried) found out that I was going to be a father and look how amazing I turned out??????

smile smile smile

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Sons 38,33,31,29

The Sitch:
Married 26 years
EA w/ OM 9/10
Bomb 10/10 (5 weeks after 25th anniversary)
Sep 12/10
She wants D 1/11
W files 5/11
D final 10/11
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I've been wondering where you've been, Jack. Thank you so much for giving us an update. I wish you and your family all the best, and look forward to reading more of your words of wisdom.

Originally Posted By: Jack_Three_Beans

Don’t give up. If they are worth it, don't give up on them, and one day they won't give up on you.

You can do this.


^^^I too really love this, especially coming from someone who walked the walk. It will definitely help me to stand for our marriage for at least another week. grin


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She's still worth it.

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Ditto to everything above Jack. Thank you for sharing with us. It's definitely a story that gives us all hope. I remember reading some if your old posts when I was lurking around here months ago and thinking you were the man. I now know this without a doubt.


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S11

Bomb, ILYBINILWY-7/10/13
EA #1-confirmed 7/10/13, ongoing since 5/13
EA #2-9/13/13

Moved out and Legally Separated 6/14

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Keep moving forward my man.

Been watching from afar, glad you are able to post.

I know that you will keep making lemonade out of those lemons.

Wishing you and Heather the best.


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Dear Jack, all I can say is we all here have been given an early Christmas present in the form of your return! And I think I can say we all are eager to support you in whatever way we can. After all, you have given so much to so many over the years. As a newbie, I have often read some of your older posts and wondered where this wise, magical man went! I am so sorry to hear about your past year and wish you nothing but a healthy recovery! Your story is incredible and now I want to go back into your *archives* to learn more about your journey through all this.

Thanks for coming back and letting us know where you been! Look forward to more updates. Take it slow and easy . . .


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OW 11/13
The Universe always strikes you at your weakest point because that’s what most needs strengthening." – Joseph Campbell
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Hey Jack,

It's great to see you posting.

So many words, so little time...sigh...

I'm so glad you got out of your own way and took the leap my friend...

I knew it would work out smile



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Thank you all.

I look forward to getting to know many of you and catching up with those I already do.



Experience is a brutal teacher, but you learn. My God, do you learn. - C.S. Lewis

Life is usually all about how you handle Plan B. - Jack3Beans

Listen without defending; Speak without offending - FaithinAK

TRUST THE PROCESS - Cadet

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Wow Jack- You continue to amaze and truly be an inspiration.

Best of luck to you and your family.


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Bomb- 6-2011
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"Nothing in the Universe can stop you from letting go and starting over at anytime"- Guy Finley
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