Yes, thanks for pointing that out. It is my arrogant desire to assume her pain that is at the genesis of many of our problems. I think somehow I tried so hard to "fix" her, so she would feel better, I let go of just loving her, then, when she didn't "fix" I got frustated, resentful and angry.
I got you on the withdrawal stories.
Perhaps I should point something out: I keep a pint of Old Loud Mouth bourbon and a full size rubber chicken in my desk drawer. However, I am unclear of thier individual or combined utility at this juncture.