Some good news and a break from the political sass

[OreoRosies86]

I can't contain the excitement and those "in the know" will know why this is so great.

Obviously being separated from my ex husband has been difficult. The breakup was filled with a lot of fear and uncertainty, and the act of leaving in and of itself was extremely tumultuous. One of the most difficult things was moving. I love (LOOOOOVE) my new house and it's extra room (which is for now being used as a laundry storage and to paint furniture, but would make a great office), but I had to temporarily give Oreo up while undergoing some personal upheaval. It's been long and complicated.

However after what was a long month, my bestest most favorite cat in the entire world is coming home

I'm completely over the moon (needless to say) and grateful for those who have helped me keep my small family and life in general together. Nothing is perfect or even close to it, but this is a very good thing for me right now.

 

[katharath]

Yay!! Glad for you and Oreo; fur babies can be very soothing in our stressful times. Congrats on the new house!

 

[Matata]

Great news Elliott. Hugs to you and Oreo. I wish that every day moving forward for you brings more peace and happiness.

 

[Dee*Jay]

All of that is excellent news and I'm sure Oreo will be as happy to get home with mommy as mommy will be to have Oreo back!!!

 

[E B]

That's great news! Oreo's ADORABLE.

 

[mary poppins]

Glad to hear things are settling down and you are enjoying your new home, Elliot. Big YAY for Oreo coming to be with you again. It is very hard to be separated from a pet. I'm very excited for your reunion!

All the best to you in your new life!

 

[ruby59]

I am happy for you, Elliot. I truly am.

Wishing you happiness in your future endeavors and glad to hear you you have your fur baby, Oreo, back with you.

 

[Tacori E-ring]

So glad to hear you are settled and reunited with Oreo!

 

[lovedogs]

I am THRILLED to hear about Oreo. Furbabies are important for our mental health, and having her back will be wonderful and healing for you. I'm so happy for you!!!!

 

[monarch64]

Very happy for you and Oreo. This is indeed good news.

 

[arkieb1]

Yay!!! I'm glad you are now settled, happy, and can be with Oreo again!!!!

 

[OreoRosies86]

Thank you all! I miss my "old life" sometimes, but I'm looking forward to the next chapter with my best cat buddy.

 

[lovedogs]

Thank you all! I miss my "old life" sometimes, but I'm looking forward to the next chapter with my best cat buddy.

Nah, you don't need no husband! You've got your cat buddy, you're a bad a*s strong woman, and you're going to rock this next chapter.

 

[arkieb1]

Thank you all! I miss my "old life" sometimes, but I'm looking forward to the next chapter with my best cat buddy.

Nah, you don't need no husband! You've got your cat buddy, you're a bad a*s strong woman, and you're going to rock this next chapter.

+ 1

 

[Calliecake]

BEST NEWS OF THE DAY!!!!! I'm so happy for you Elliott! I bet Oreo is beyond thrilled to be back with you.

 

[OreoRosies86]

RAH RAH lady power! Thanks all. I feel good. Now that I have my ducks in a row mentally/financially I feel so much better about having her here. I don't regret handing her off for an extended babysitting, but it's time for us to reunite. The house is set up and done, and I was able to finish the enclosed mudroom which will serve as a nice place for her to sun while helping me keep her indoors.

 

[Arcadian]

Elliot thats so awesome Our babies do indeed keep up even keeled. I'm don't doubt she missed you as well.

 

[rainwood]

Congratulations on Oreo's happy homecoming to your new home and your new life!

 

[monarch64]

RAH RAH lady power! Thanks all. I feel good. Now that I have my ducks in a row mentally/financially I feel so much better about having her here. I don't regret handing her off for an extended babysitting, but it's time for us to reunite. The house is set up and done, and I was able to finish the enclosed mudroom which will serve as a nice place for her to sun while helping me keep her indoors.

At the risk of sounding mom-ish simply because I think I might be about 10-15 years your senior, I am proud of you. I was once in your spot. It sucked, but PS was a respite. Don't ever underestimate your "opponents" here as uncaring individuals who haven't had their share of life's *******ry. I think you're great.

 

[missy]

Elliot, I am so happy for you and Oreo. You are a terrific person and I adore you and I am so thrilled that good things are happening. You are a strong woman and can and will get through all adversity and come out shining. You deserve only the best! (((Hugs))) to you and to Oreo.

 

[Scandinavian]

Very happy for you and for Oreo!

 

[OreoRosies86]

Missy and Monnie
Thank you! I think you are both absolutely fantastic ladies. I have been going through the normal pity party stuff about the life I was supposed to have. I keep having mental flashes that tell me "Suck it up, you're going through a breakup it isn't like you were born in a ditch somewhere." Perspective is important, but I'm trying to be okay to myself too. We were together for 10 years and the mourning process is confusing to a lot of people in my life because it was bad (SO BAD at the end), and they all assume I'm going to be over the moon happy now and everything is fixed.

Unfortunately life is messy and complicated and while I don't have regrets about the ending of the relationship, self reflection is very difficult. I have a tendency to analyze myself in terms of how much of a piece of shit I am and that isn't productive. So, it's messy but getting... less messy.

Pretty soon it will be time to stress out about bills, taxes, legal stuff (aaaaaarrrrrrgggghhhhh whyyyyyy) but for now all that stuff is going to happen anyway, so it's time to join the world again and Ro plays a huge part in that.

 

[Tekate]

I can't contain the excitement and those "in the know" will know why this is so great.

Obviously being separated from my ex husband has been difficult. The breakup was filled with a lot of fear and uncertainty, and the act of leaving in and of itself was extremely tumultuous. One of the most difficult things was moving. I love (LOOOOOVE) my new house and it's extra room (which is for now being used as a laundry storage and to paint furniture, but would make a great office), but I had to temporarily give Oreo up while undergoing some personal upheaval. It's been long and complicated.

However after what was a long month, my bestest most favorite cat in the entire world is coming home

I'm completely over the moon (needless to say) and grateful for those who have helped me keep my small family and life in general together. Nothing is perfect or even close to it, but this is a very good thing for me right now.

Beautiful cat! Great furmommy! I'm so glad for you..

Peace. Love. Happiness. for you and yours.

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

Continued success to you. And more cat pictures...of course.

(FWIW I gotta remember to quote Monnie's "life *******ry" in future. Great descriptor!!!)

cheers--Sharon

 

[ksinger]

Elliot, your post made me remember when I got divorced. A similar situation of course, because divorce, right? But it made me smile and go down memory lane, because when I was going through the process, I had to send my kitty off to be "boarded" too. That is, she went to stay with my mom. Unfortunately, after having been best buds for 6 years, the traitorous little rat ditched me. I tried several times to take her back, and each time she would run and hide. I was a bit miffed. Bratty cat. Of course it was only because she had decided my mom was even better than me. And actually, my mom needed her more than I did, she absolutely adored the little diva. Besides, I got to see her whenever I saw my mom, so it was OK. My mom ended up having her for 7 years, before we had to let her go at the ripe old age of 19.

I'm glad your kittie is coming home to you. Progress, yes. You'll get there.

 

[the_mother_thing]

Our political differences aside, I am genuinely happy that your adorable fur baby is back with you. If you read my "Charlie" thread, you know I fully appreciate how much love pets - especially cats - bring to our lives. Congrats on bringing him home, and take & share lots of pics. He really is quite beautiful!

 

[OreoRosies86]

Elliot, your post made me remember when I got divorced. A similar situation of course, because divorce, right? But it made me smile and go down memory lane, because when I was going through the process, I had to send my kitty off to be "boarded" too. That is, she went to stay with my mom. Unfortunately, after having been best buds for 6 years, the traitorous little rat ditched me. I tried several times to take her back, and each time she would run and hide. I was a bit miffed. Bratty cat. Of course it was only because she had decided my mom was even better than me. And actually, my mom needed her more than I did, she absolutely adored the little diva. Besides, I got to see her whenever I saw my mom, so it was OK. My mom ended up having her for 7 years, before we had to let her go at the ripe old age of 19.

I'm glad your kittie is coming home to you. Progress, yes. You'll get there.

I'm really afraid of this happening! But I hope she adjusts. I feel guilty about what she's been put through.