Talista -- I'm so sorry my friend that those crappy words leapt out at you. Maybe it was the universe wiping the slate clean? Getting it all out there so you can move on?

I can relate to your fears re. h -- the issues re. honesty and/or the continued presence of an MLC. When you can, bring out the positive thoughts -- notice what h. is doing differently, what you are. Yah, you're gonna take small steps backwards at times but I don't think you'll ever revisit square 1 again. Either of you.

I like Shiny's idea of letting it all wash over you -- what you resist, persists, they say.

I hope today feels sunnier.

Sage

Relax. Appreciate. Be calm. Laugh. Enjoy. Be secure. Be loving. Be loved. Don't personalize. Don't ASSume. Accept. Be grateful.