Living with my WAW 3

[SuperDad]

Journaling:
I spent the weekend with the boys at my uncle's lake house. It was really a blast. The TX hill country is so gorgeous, the lake was full, and the beer was cold! The kids loved it as did I.

The theme song for the weekend was "Is Anybody Goin' to San Antone" by the Texas Tornadoes." Basically about a guy who got left behind and is moving on. How apropos! S6 asked to hear it about a dozen times!

I also got to talk with my uncle about my sitch. He divorced after 8 years with his first wife and is 10 years into his second marriage and was the first one in my family who I told about the sitch. He (like most people) could not believe that I was still trying to find a way to reconnect with my W. I explained more about my W's refusal to attend MC or IC and also about her many issues (incl. possible depression).

He strongly stated that it was critical to get her to go to IC and suggested that I should try to talk to my sister in law about it. Not mention details of W's dirty laundry, just say something like:

"SIL, you know that W and I are having trouble with our marriage. I am not sure if our M has a chance or not, and I know that I could have done many things much better in our M. I have been attending IC for several months and it has really helped me to understand what I need to make me happy.

I still care for W deeply and am very concerned about her. I believe that W could similarly benefit from counseling, and I have mentioned this to her, but she seems hesitant to go. If you also think that she could benefit from counseling, I would appreciate it if you could discuss this with her.

Note that we are all at SIL's house for the next 2 days and W has been here for a week and will stay for a few more days before we all drive back to FL (15 hours). I am not sure
1. If this is a good idea.
2. If now is the right time.

Anyhow, I appreciate any input!

SD