Thank you both for taking the time to write. I think I completely underestimated what work it would take to get and keep us on track. We both carry our baggage and suffer demons, and I think we both have to work hard to remember to see the positives. He especially, I have to say, is one who tends lately to see the darker side of life, and really with no good reason. I fear getting to a point where I just can't take that "everything sucks" attitude. And he wasn't always like this.
I am going to dive back into the DB materials and get a handle on this. I remain convinced that I can do enough for both of us at this point. Sometimes one of you has to be the stronger of the two, and have enough faith for both ... I guess this is one of those times.
Our counselor is pretty good, I think, and she has helped us both on an individual basis. But my husband has some deeper issues to tackle yet. Whether he does is a factor in how we're able to move forward.