Don't lose hope now! I think having that roller-coaster of emotions is normal in this situation. As things change, it uncorks emotions that you've been holding back. Don't let that work against you!
Stay strong and keep perspective. Keep that journaling going.
AJ
"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter" MLK Put the glass down... "Yesterday I was clever so I wanted to change the world Today I am wise, so I am changing myself."