The reason he sounded like he believed everything he said is because he does believe it, right now! It doesn't mean it's true, and it doesn't mean he'll believe it forever. You asked if he was happy, and he didn't answer. That's because a part of him is NOT happy. But he can't say, that, can he? His pride would take a beating. That's one thing that can make this take a long time, even once he starts on the road back (and he isn't on that road yet). He will be fighting an internal battle with his pride, and it is going to be ugly. It will tear him apart. I can't tell you whether he can get through that, or not. Some can, some can't. But that is totally out or your control. But, you saying things that put guilt on him will make it harder. (I don't think what you did today made any difference, since he isn't on the say back now, anyway.)
(((((Treese)))))
You are strong. A lot of people could not have come as far as you have, and still have the love for him, and the ability to forgive him, that you do. You continue to amaze me with that. Just move the focus to you, so that your feelings for him don't destroy you, in the near term. I'll be here, as always....
