OK - I can do this! He did come upstairs and slept in our bed last night. Things feel tense again. I just got up this morning and got ready didn't say a word - just stayed out of his way and left for work.

Today is our youngest son's birthday so we'll have to interact for his sake.

I've also decided no ML this week & then I'll be gone for 10 days so we'll see how he does with that.

My best friend is going to hold me accountable while I'm on vacation. I plan on taking a laptop so I can stay connected to this site. I'm going to need all the back-up and strength I can muster.

I'm going to try to check on some anxiety medicine for myself as well. I think I need it to help me manage more effectively.