Please do keep writing EG. I'm still reading along, just not much to advise since you seem to be doing what I would suggest already.
I'm glad you are finding some good in your situation. Knowing you will be okay no matter what is truly a peaceful feeling if you can attain it.
Spellfire aka Mike
"Women do not like controlling men. They respect and are attracted to men who control themselves. They ultimately are repelled by men who allow themselves to be controlled." -S&A