Kalni, I do agree that Piecing is MUCH different than standing for the M. While we are in the midst of the S (physical or otherwise), we gradually learn to have "no" expectations and try our best to "act as if". Once the Piecing stage begins, all the feelings of anger, resentment that have been buried for soooo long rear their ugly head. These feelings must be dealt with and not just buried again. Also it is very natural to develop expectations during Piecing especially after all these months as in K's sitch. The issues need to be dealt with.

K - I don't know how long you can go on ignoring all the things you would like to see in a R. Only you can decide that. I understand how difficult it is to end it. I also find myself in limbo but have no intention of pulling the plug just yet.


Me47
H46
S13
M16
Piecing since May/09

"Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it." Lou Holtz