Free at last, free at last, thank God almighty, I am free at last!

Permagrin! That is all I have to say. I have this huge smile on my face. It is not a smug smile, or a gotcha smile... It is a glorious, I finally had the courage and strength to do it smile. I was petrified of court. Xanax was my best friend last night! But this morning I did it!

And Bryan gave me permission to sneak an "I told you so" in for my dad. Ha! Thanks to everyone who knew I was strong enough, even when I doubted myself. Yes, I needed some gentle nudging... maybe that is understating things... But I did it.

He is going to be gone... and I am not sad! I will love not being around him all the time. I can reclaim my life. And it will be an awesome life! I am so darn happy right now. Thank you God!

And how is this for funny: My friends are having a doormat burning party for me! Heheheh.... I can't wait to roast marshmallows over my burning doormat. Could life be any sweeter?