Vacation with derek part 6 The world s No

Vacation with derek part 6

The world s No. 1 and No. 3 mining companies abandoned a plan to create the largest iron-ore exporter after regulators from Europe to Asia were concerned it would limit competition. The changes demanded by regulators, including asset sales, were unacceptable to both companies, London-based Rio said. Antofagasta Plc dropped 5 percent to 1, 288 pence as HSBC Holdings Plc cut its recommendation on the mining company to underweight from neutral. Rival Vedanta Resources Plc lost 5 percent to 2, 253 pence as the brokerage cut its stance to neutral from overweight. Philips slid 2 percent to 88 euros, the biggest drop since Aug. 11, after saying it s cautious on sales for the year s final three months because of the economic climate. 2011 Bloomberg All Rights Reserved. I was in a 12-year-long abusive relationship with a man who had custody of his 3 daughters. He was emotionally abusive, and allowed his daughters to emotionally abuse me and my son, as well. He was an alcoholic, former green beret with PTSD. His kids had problems as well. I thought I could stick around and fix them but it was a 12 year long screaming match between all of us. I also came from a dysfunctional family where there was the sound of fighting constantly. I finally got out of the marriage. The divorce was final almost a year ago, but it was a long drawn-out thing. I dont know if anybody else has ever had this problem but after getting out of the chaos my mind just feels too quiet. The constant fighting is gone. I dont have something to worry about all of the time. In a way, its as if I woke up from a bad nightmare, and just now finally realized that it was all just an awful dream. Im in a relationship with a wonderful man now, and we never fight. My son age 15 adores him and they get along great. Were getting married soon. I should be happy, but the quietness in my mind is driving me crazy. For the first time in my life, I have the freedom to be me but I dont know who I am. I dont have to fight for everything anymore, and I feel adrift. Like Im floating away or something. Nothing is tying me down. No chains. Its a scary feeling not to have my mind filled. I was wondering if this is a common problem. Is it a normal stage of recovery? Is there a name for it, so I can look it up and maybe find somebody to talk about it with? Thanks, in advance, for your response. Your problem is predictable and not that unusual. And, yes, therapy is a good idea. What happens is that you can get addicted, not to the abuse, but to the excitement. Sometimes women in your situation marry the exact opposite of the kind of man they fled and then find life with the guy incredibly dull and boring. There was a cartoon I saw once of a couple in their living room and the man was reading the paper and said, without looking up, If theres something you want to say dear, just say it.