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[BigJohn]

Gosh the last two nights were fabulous. We were closer as a family than we've ever been since H left. Two birthday celebration nights for S (now 5) and H was very calm and sweet.

H DIDN'T YELL AT ALL TONIGHT - could be because my parents were around. Still felt nice.

H is looking at new apts. I'm confused. On the one hand, I know he won't consider moving back in for a while if at all due to the 5 months of therapy agreement -= and the apt he's looking at is right around the corner - very convenient! He says it's the same price as the studio he's now renting, but for a 1 bdr. makes sense.

But still sad, because it cements the idea that he's not even considering moving home. But I suppose moving closer is definitely improvement. Perhaps that is symbolic. Asked him to request month t0 month or a six month lease. He said "we'll see."

sigh. patience.

Hope,

I'm glad you had a couple good nights with your H. You deserved the break! Cherish those moments but don't put a lot of weight on what happened because you will wind up disappointed if you do. Again, don't believe anything your H says and only 50% of what he does.