Yes, Jeannine, it does feel like real progress. We've been stuck in a cycle for nearly a decade that kept almost ANY issue from now being resolved! I haven't sat down and written down any specific goals, but having room in the relationship to even be able to talk about resolving any issue is a big one!
Thanks for the offer re the picture. I'll try it for awhile--I might get tired of seeing my face plastered all around. I found a pic I like--but I've got to be honest, it's 3 years old. I'm just not very photogenic, but every once in awhile someone gets a good picture of me.