Thanks CL...that poem does say a lot. Though the last line seems really sad to me.
I've been thinking a lot today about 'I Love You' vs. 'I Trust You'. They're completely separate programs, and I think in my head they get all mangled together. I need to work on setting up a clear 'I Trust You' program. Problem is: so much of it is out of my control. How do I apply consequences that don't ultimately end up hurting me and my sitch? I feel safe now...but I feel a need to set boundaries to protect myself in case of future backslides.