HB,
There is certainly hopefullness in your situation.

Your H being able to trust that you can handle difficult topics is important and encouraging.

The small steps do seem to be going forward, as you say.

CL

CL 53 W 54
M 20 yrs.
03'-09' Separation + Old Patterns + GAL
10-14' Piecing

"The Master allows things to happen. She shapes events as they come."

----Tao Te Ching