Just so weird having friendly interactions yet knowing we cannot reach out to hold their hand...
Frustrating doesn't begin to cover it, but it sounds like you are making good progress. I struggle with not getting ahead of myself when I see positive signs, but I have gotten much better as the months go on.
FYI: I started a part 2 to this topic.
Posts Role Reversal(original) WAW now LBS part I & II WAW now LBS part III(current) T: 9 yrs M: 8 yrs WAW: Sep 06-Jul 07 LBS: Sep 07-pres.
