After going through the hardest pain of accepting that my marriage never was, losing 20 pounds within 5 weeks and so many therapy sessions... I finally took the step to take of my wedding ring. I also starting telling my friends that my STBXH and I are no longer together when the conversation was appropriate. This was something I was struggling with as I was afraid to say anything in fear of judgment and being told what to do... instead I got nothing but full support. I have reunited with good friends, making new ones and sharing a stronger bond with my network of support. It is amazing. As long as I focus on what is important to me right now, I know I will be okay.
I just wanted to share this positive progress of mine. It is good to know that there are truly people out here that genuinely cares and that are very understanding.