If you look at the big picture you are actually right on track. Everything is as it should be. This journey is a difficult one but if we put aside our pride we will see that all this suffering was not in vain. I think there was a WAW on Oprah who said her marriage was 100% better after she had her affair and reconciled with her H. She had a much better marriage because the affair forced her to be more open and her H was willing to work on their R. It will take time but your BFF's mom is absolutely right. Our elders can look back on their Rs and give sage advice from generation past. Our generation can be pretty screwed up and disposable with Rs.
PS I think it is wonderful that you are taking in your family so soon after getting separated and having a baby. Nothing is more uplifting than helping others.
Last edited by mkultra; 10/24/0705:16 AM.
Me:38 H:39 MLC M:10 R:23 years D6 S3 Bomb: Easter, 2007 "Every day may not be good, but there's something good in every day."