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[boss_lady_barb]

After my trip to Chicago to visit Abby (who is such a lovely person and so kind) I decided to take her advice on something. I called the bishop from our old ward. I've gone back to church. It's hard. There are stares and whispers behind my back. Everyone looks at me with either pity or mild disgust, maybe distrust. But I'm trying. I'm hanging

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[lockhart_md]

Oh, Barb...

I'm proud of you. I know it was hard, still is. But I'm so glad you did what you needed to. I'm glad Sarah is happier, and I hope Ben comes around for you.

[boss_lady_barb]

I won't let him make my children miserable or turn them into polygamists. That is not the life I want for them.

[lockhart_md]

I know.

[boss_lady_barb]

It's almost liberating now that I've done it. At least for a few minutes anyway.

[lockhart_md]

I'm sure it is. You've been dealing with this for so long.

[boss_lady_barb]

It's nice not to lie. I even met a few neighbors today and I could be honest with them. It was wonderful.

[lockhart_md]

That's great, Barb.