I'm not even upset about it. I'm thrilled that he's asked for a divorce and I'm thrilled that we will finally be free of this horrid woman. I learned a lot about her and even more about my father from the time we were in that room. I feel like an entirely new person and there's no guilt, hurt, or anything with me. I left it all behind, back in that room with the woman who birthed me.

I don't smile because I know that it wouldn't be appropriate, but I feel like screaming and cheering at the top of my lungs. I bite my lip to hold back my...