This is a crack in the alien armor. He is taking a huge baby step here and you are right to go slowly and carefully here. You just keep remembering that you deserve to be loved and cared for. And you need to be stronger now than ever.
I am going to add you to my prayers, honey. Good for you.
Me 45, H 46, S 23, M 26, Together 30, Bomb 6-2-08, S 6-19-08; H left 12-29-08. H home 12-09, Still MLC in 2012! Me- I have my big girl panties on. Bring it.