that went well....

after MUCH back and forth and agonizing over the decision of whether or not to attend my ex FIL 80th bday I went.   On the way there I was singing along to the radio and determined to hold my head high and go in with a positive attitude.  And it was nothing short of amazing.  Everyone came up to and hugged ma and told me how much they missed me and said I looked great and we chatted and caught up - aunts uncles, cousins, sisters, etc... I felt to loved and valued.  I got a burst of spontaneous generosity and hugged the new GF and that felt good too.  Why not?! LOL  I only stayed a little over an hour and left feeling on top of the world.  I did the right thing.  I got two texts later from people at the party - One said "You are such a class act! Very impressed with how you handle yourself!"  The other said, "We like you so much better than her.  " LOL!! Anyway, I feel like the atittude can actuall help and will remind myself of this going forward in life!!!!!