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I haven't seen one of these threads for a while.

Hi, I am neverendinghurt, otherwise known around here as NEH.

I am more than a BS though, more than that name suggests, and so are you.

Don't let being a BS define you.

I am a BS yes, can't deny that, or maybe now I am a FBS.

But I am so much more, I am a mother, a daughter, a sister, a friend.

I have many likes and dislikes.

I have hobbies,my current favourite being photography.

I love:- to travel, meeting new people, making new friends, Disney, movies, music, reading, Christmas, halloween.

You are more than a BS, you are more than the name you go by here.

Sometimes, especially in the early days after Dday, it's easy to forget that.

I like this thread!

I am HFSSC, also known as Holly. I am a registered nurse and have been for almost 25 years. For the last 12+ yrs I have worked in long term care and I love it.

I am a published author. I wrote a book of care plans for long term care facilities that has been widely used and is, in fact, required in Canada's nursing homes.

I am a vocalist and music director/worship leader at my church. When I sing, I feel like I am in the presence of God.

I am a mother of 2 boys, one of them with special needs and a chronic medical condition.

I am compassionate, empathetic and loyal. I am passionate about the things I believe.

I am a survivor who has walked through fire and come out purified and strong.

This is kinda cute - a breather from some of the heavier things.

PBJ was my favorite food when I was pregnant. KiKi is a nickname I got from the alter-ego emerging when I had a few drinks on girls nights out.

I love my little five month old. I'm a blogger, I like photography and words, I love having the show FRIENDS on in the background. The laugh track is soothing and lightens up the mood. I love old buildings. I live in a downtown neighborhood of my city in a 30s era building.

I work in a boring office, in a cubicle - but it's a very good job.

I've traveled the world to some degree, but have a lot of passport pages to fill up.

I love SI - it has been my sane-maker lately.

Thanks for inviting a softer side of all of us.

Hi, I'm Twigs. I'm a Jersey girl but have lived most of my life in CT. I also have a 2nd home in SW Florida that we enjoy but not enough. I have a DD29, DS15, and DS18 who is leaving for college in a few days. I also have a GDD10 and a GDS1.

I have been a SAHM for 18 years. I enjoy decorating my homes, flowers, reading, cooking, baking and working out (to combat the eating/baking..LOL).

I enjoy my children's extracurricular activities, broadway shows, birdwatching, traveling, and quiet evenings at home with H in front of a fire.

Thank you for this post, NEH. It's been a rough year for us. I'm seeing the other side again and it was good to write down what I enjoyed and am learning to enjoy again.

Hi, I'm wildbananas, aka WB or nanners.

BS here as well. I guess I'm an old timer (ack!). I've been S/D for several years and am here to help where I feel I can. And to be an example of what NOT to do after a D. SI is one of the most amazing resources around and I'm honored to be part of it.

I have four bananas who I'm raising single handedly, I work in IT but am sort of hippie-ish at heart. Bare feet and beaches, that's me.

No matter what path you walk, there is life - and peace - after infidelity.

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I'm FightingChance...I'm a Navy brat and have lived in many states. I have a masters in sociology, taught some college, worked in social workand now personal injury law...some call us ambulance chasers....others call us a blessing.

Daughter to two amazing people I am blessed to call my parents. Sister to two sisters and a brother. Aunt to 5 girls and 1 boy. Proud auntof a 3 yo angel fighting leukemia and winning! She is a reminder to live each day to its fullest and to love fiercely.

Liberal to the core and believe in equal rights and freedoms for all...what can I say? I'm a sociologist :)

Mom of one bio 12DS and two skidders..stepsons 10 & 11....a dog, two cats, two birds, hermit crab and too many fish :)

I am a caretaker of everyone but usually forget myself...I'm nuturing and affectionate. I love Criminal Minds and Big Brother. I love family dinners and vegetables....i love my veggies :)

I bake cakes for fun...big, huge, themed cakes...usually for kids. I love to see their faces when they see them...it makes me happy.

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I'm inconnu, a fBS who divorced and has since moved onto a new relationship with a wonderful, loving man.

I was a sahm but am now a working, single mom of 2 young adults. Both my kids are in college now, but living at home with me.

I like books, photography, riding my bicycle, and baking and cooking (this would be why I need to ride my bike more often ).

I am working towards completing my degree, hopefully in Communications. It's going slower than I originally planned, but it's still the end goal.

I am stronger than I ever realized, more capable than I thought, intelligent, friendly, authentic, and vibrant.

Well, let me jump in here!

I'm PPGA, and I have been married to the same H for almost 32 yrs now.

We have 2 kiddos, a daughter 30, and a son almost 23. AND a grandbaby boy that is 10 months old.

I have 2 canaries, and a small koi pond. I love to garden, and have a huge yard. My H grows the vegetables, and I do the flowers.

I love dance, sew, decorate, create things, grow things, read, write, hang out with friends, listen to music, tell jokes, laugh, cook, entertain, and PARTY!

My son is mentally ill, and I am a trainer for the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

Hi y'all!

PPGA

this is fabulous!

my username is the abbreviation of a favorite childhood camping place and 1980 is the year me and my family started camping there (i was 14 yrs old). my parents still camp there. it was the best time of my life.

i'm a mom to two wonderful girls, ages 15 & 21. i love gardening, baking, cooking, antiques, flea markets and chihuahuas.

i'm probably guilty of being a little too naive than i should be, but no matter how hard life gets, i keep picking up my rose-colored glasses and putting them proudly back on my face. life's too short to be sad all the time.

Hi, I am Brave New Girl (aka, Bananas, Nuts, Gonzo)

I am the mother of an amazing, beautiful 5 year old who has my eyes.

I love interior design, real estate and being next to any body of water.

I have a really cool job that a lot of people I know would kill for.

I own a house, that I bought all by myself.

I am funny. I am smart. I am kind, tolerant and open minded.

Thank you for starting this thread NEH.

I am lifeblowntobits. It's long, so feel free to shorten it to life or blown or lifeblown or lbtb.

I am a mom to two teenage boys that are my heart and soul. They have, however, recently been abducted by aliens who I no longer recognize! . My oldest is starting his senior year of high school next week.

I am a peds/PICU RN and most days I love my job. I am currently in an all online program to get my BSN. School plus working full-time, unfortunately, takes up a great deal of my time, but I will be done in February!! Yay!!!

I love to scrapbook, read, travel to small towns, go to flea markets and hang out with my girl friends! I started running in April to manage my stress, and I am really learning to like it! (most days). I also love, love, love to bake! So, I guess I should learn to love running!!

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I am CryingGreenEyes... or maybe FormerCryingGreenEyes... and he's the one that made me cry... but he's also the one who did the work to dry those tears.

I'm an Army wife and mother to a college student and a 7th grader. I am also a caregiver for my handicapped mother who happens to be the wisest woman on the planet. I am a Mommy to 4 fur babies... 2 pugs, 1 Chihuahua and an oversized guinea pig.

I am a friend who has been there done that and has the coffee mug and t-shirt to prove it!

My FWH's infidelity used to define me and my entire life but that's no longer the case. My life is full of love, family and friendships... all of which I cherish very much.

I am complete now!

What a great thing to remind us all of who we really are.

I am a wife, mother( taxi driver, chef, nurse, teacher....lol). sister, daughter, friend.

I love to spend time with my family, cook with my FWH( nice now that I can keep my food down), take care of my yard.

Hang out with our family friends. Take trips with my family, play games with the kids.

I am so much more then a BS. I am me a strong person that is very happy to finally be able to smile and feel normal more then not.

Also a little slow I have been thinking the f in fwh was for f&@$, WH !! Lol

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Hi there

I'm NLWH.

I'm a former BS, mother of 5 (Larry, Daryl & Daryl, the Amazon, and GWADW) They range in age from 33 to 11.

I'm a recently graduated Funeral Director/Embalmer (And job hunting).

doing the best I can to get a brand new life going.

Between GWADW, my newly arrived SO, and job hunt, I pretty much keep outta trouble.

I love learning about all my virtual friends. You are the only ones who know my real story.

I am ScaredyKat, no longer as afraid as I was when I first signed up. I, too am a Jersey girl (SOUTH) I am mom to two wonderful adults sons 29 and 24.

I am a teacher of 35+ years, I work hard every day and this is my last year. Bittersweet.

I am gradually coming out of the swamp created by my fWS's long term SA. I used to be positive, energetic, passionate, and involved with many activities. I am trying to wake up. He is in active recovery.

I do enjoy gardening, photography, travel and would live at the beach if I could afford it. The thought of living further than a 90 minute drive from the ocean gives me claustrophobia!

I am forever grateful for SI (and HAVE donated) for giving me a place to be completely authentic.

Hi. I am girlsbird. Also betrayed. I am a Mom to 2 grown men, one currently deployed oversees and a MIL to a WW. Both raises aboard a 40 ft boat until they were 11 and 9. I am a proud corgi owner times 2. Rescuer of ferral cats (7). Active in the classic car world. I have my own car. Also becoming involves with a grass roots rescue orginazation. I love to read and to quilt.

I am an L.P.N. who does home care for disabled children mostly on vents.

I use to have 2 faces. Now they have morphed to one. Brave, strong and true!

This thread is awesome.

I am self-rescuer.

Have two amazing kidlets. 20 yr old daughter in college and 16 yr old son in high school.

I am a social worker and been with the same organization for 8 yrs.

I ADORE my job and my clients.

I run and practice yoga and do Zumba.

I love animals and have a little rescued mutt that I love more than my other two kids

I'm Juki.

I've been an army wife for 25 years.

I have one grown son, who just moved to the west coast. I couldn't be more proud of him.

I have a crazy little vintage shop in an old house down the street from my house.

I love to fix up old falling down houses and "decorate" with found things.

I love to write, paint, and make new clothes out of old ones.

I have 1 cat who lives with me, one who moves out periodically (WC! ), and 2 adorable mutts.

Oh, I love to rollerskate!

This is such a cool thread!

I am skatey0, I chose a regular name as I hoped I would heal (going ok!) I have been married twice and hoping I won't be divorced twice!

I have two beautiful kids who are 5 and 2, we are potty training but she won't poo on the potty and its driving me slowly insane

I work with class A drug users, have been doing that for 9 years. Its challenging and rewarding all in one but I am starting to look else where

I do yoga and read mainly and sing and dance in private.

And yesterday I bought a brand new car for the first time in my life after driving bangers for 12 years! It scares me but makes fWH worry less

Hi I'm AVW. I live in New Zealand

I'm a wife, mum, daughter, devoted aunt and loyal friend.

I have 3 fantastic kids.

My amazing daughter (23) is getting married in February.

My sons are 15 and 17, they are both at high school. The 15 year is slightly eccentric and very clever - he keeps bees. The 17 year old is arty - he loves photography and plays the acoustic guitar beautifully.

I am an ICU nurse (adult general) - I just love it. Currently I am trying to complete my masters.

I enjoy music, travel, cooking (unfortunately sampling it), scrap-booking and card making.

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