7-month no contact today!

Today I celebrate 7 months NC and 2 months NC via FB and internet checking. I wanted to post where I am just to share how much better you are going to be. There is a light at the end of the dark tunnel. Still lots of growing and learning, but out in the light!

So here are a few key points as to where I am today:

-Less crying. I have a bad day now and then but usually when I am triggered by a song/place/memory.
-COMPLETE NC is the only way to move forward faster. If you can do it, take that opportunity. My daily crying stopped within a week after no longer checking up on him through FB or friends. Take this step and I promise you will FREE yourself from the hurt.
-I think about him, but not obsessively every minute of the day.
-I am more focused on work, family, and my child. I make myself get out of the house and go new places.
-I am physically healthy again. Through the entire relationship, I had stomach problems and stopped eating because of the stress.
-I have boundaries with everyone now, big and small. I won't lie, it's hard. But here's what I realized: when I say no, only the toxic people get upset. Normal people brush it off and move on with the conversation.
-My happiness is important, and I have to give time to MYSELF, not just everyone else.
-I appreciate people who treat me well. Sometimes people I have known only a short time are more caring and considerate than people I have known for years.
- Sharing my thoughts on this site after reading for months has pushed me further into a life with more good days than bad! If you've thought about posting here, take that step!

Overall, I have done a complete 180 degrees since 7 months ago. My "enough moment" happened on December 27, 2012. I texted the N that I hated things were weird between us and I didn't know if we could ever be friends again. I watched on my phone as the message said "read" and then...no response. Four hours later he texted me a lame joke and ignored my concern. I was done. I knew at that moment, losing me meant nothing to him. PRIDE stepped in a took over. I haven't looked back.