Have you read any of Frank_D threads? If not I think you may get some good input from them.
My thoughts....I don't think anyone can say that their situation is how most books say. There are parts in DR, for my sitch that are close but not the same. Same goes for countless other books I have read. I think the best option is to pick something close & know your own sitch & what may work for you.
I would go with the LRT & GAL because it does not matter how it is explained in the book/s it can work for any given sitch.
Regards the OM...For now I think you have to sit it out, if you feel that you can. I understand how hard that is my friend. I would not openly support your W with her intrest in the OM but I would not let her know that it is a big concern to you either.
From reading...you sound like you are doing all you can. I can only say continue & try to not let time be your enemy but let it be your friend.
I'm sorry I can't offer better thoughts right now, forgive as this is sort of a very quick reply mate....I was just about log off...
