Thank you all for the insightful responses. "Getting rid of an exboyfriend," LOL!!!....good to see humor in this. I do have increasing moments of clarity in my thinking....I call them "epiphanies," in which it's like a lightbulb coming on, and say to myself...AHHH!!!, that wasn't the way to treat someone!l Also, my periods of well-being are increasing in which I am not thinking of him. I have faith that this will continue to increase, and diminish thoughts of my experience with this man. I don't have much time to write at this moment because of the damanding and rigorous acedemic schedule of two summer grad classes, both of which are studio art, but the work I am doing, despite the deadlines, the physical strain, getting up at 5:00 a.m. each day to commute to campus, are all a joy to me because it is both a new creative experience surrounded by positive people, and because it draws me out of the obsessive thinking.
Last, I just want to add that it is a blessing to have such caring, empathetic and intelligent people responding to my questions and concerns. This has been a big help!
Seeker