Thank you SO much for your words of encouragement and your insights. They have really helped me this morning as I get ready to drive to work.
You are RIGHT that H has maintained contact with me and our little "girl" (cat --- he calls her "the queen") even though he doesn't need to at this point. The metaphor of the beacon is very helpful to me, although behind closed doors I am having meltdowns as the day approaches. I was better a few months ago.
I hope to familiarize myself with all of your sitches over the weekend. I am most familiar with yours, LR. I'm amazed that you've managed to turn yours so far around. How long has this taken?