"So if this gives one person the hope and strength to hang in there and fight for their marriage, then I am glad."
I haven't logged in in AGES. I just happened to check the MLC forum to see if I could find something inspiring, and your post was the first thing I saw.
A little about me: This Sept. will be 18 years that we have been married. Separated since March 7, 2005; D16 and S12. He brings our son to Mass (to meet our daughter and I) on Sundays. But probably to see our daughter since she seldom spends time with him.