She’s sitting across the room from me. 5 days since she said she’s leaving. And it’s not me. It’s for her daughter. She must get her daughter. It would be so easy to denigrate her. But I can’t. She’s making moves with another man to ensure she gets her from her abusive ex. How do I know he’s abusive? I’ve seen the medical records. I heard from him.

But she’s leaving me for another man who can guide her through this. It’s either this or her daughter is lost. Not lost to a good man but lost to a man who no one would attempt to emulate.

I love her. Always will. But I’m thinking a dog is in order.

Cheers, brothers. Our path isn’t always clear.