Sorry to hear of your sitch. Sounds like you've really done some great work on yourself and reclaiming your own self and space, even though there is still great deal of loss. It's so hard when the LBS has no clue what is going on inside for their partner. It sounds like you've had quite a bit of success with yourself in giving things room and taking care of yourself. I understand the desire to want to ask her directly about things, but I'd be inclined to steer around this one. Keep doing the things that have been working to strengthen you as a person. You sound like a caring and thoughtful fellow who is just doing his best to navigate through a very painful and difficult path. Sorry I don't have any other words of wisdom to say, but I want to give you some support by hearing you.