Maybe I am mellowing a bit.

I shared a while ago that my SIL's DH received a buy out from the company he has worked for over the past 20+ years when that employee owned company was purchased by a larger industry dominating company.

This is where my bride is now.  She has finished her first week at her new firm. A truly professional, talent filled, quality environment.

"They even have documented procedures and everyone has to comply with them. The work product quality is amazing!"  

She spent many hours writing them for her old firm. Only to have them criticized by the minions who have been at the old firm for countless  years.  She was the only one who ever used them. Her product quality, realization, and efficiency were orders of magnitude better than anyone else at the old firm.

No more of that shit storm.

The past couple of weeks have seen a resounding re-emergence of my butterfly bride.  Her eyes have been regaining their sparkle, her skin is smooth and youthful instead of drawn and lined, her hair is soft and silky instead of dry and straw like, she is once again radiant instead of dull and notably lifeless.

I am a truly blessed man.  She is my birthday gift.  Tomorrow I celebrate the 30th anniversary of my 29th B-day and I begin my last 365 days in my 50s.

Ironically, I am the one emotially shakey. Not out of sadness, but out of relief.

Here is her response to the reply from the managing partner.

Per my previous email the decision was deeply considered and has been made.  I care about you and the firm and absolutely want the best for everyone.  For health reasons I cannot discuss further.

Kindest regards,

This is going to be a very long two weeks.  She is starting to see the issues for what they are and giving herself some grace in this whole thing.  Though it will take some time for her to get fully past the guilt.