The Strongest Woman in the World

My real husband thought I was the strongest woman in the world. This was good in a way because I attempted things I might never have dreamed of if he wasn't there saying "Of course you can do that." On the other hand he wasn't very good at protecting me or letting me be vulnerable. Family crises were all about him.

When he was dying I would tease him occasionally by saying,

"Aren't you worried about how I'll cope when you're gone?'

"Nope."

"Aren't you worried about how I'll survive financially when you're gone?"

"Nope, You're the strongest woman in the world."