Checking in on you Upside. If your h is truly depressed that is a beast that is difficult to tackle. I do believe that is what prevented my h and I from moving forward. You say he should want to work on that, well when they are depressed getting through the day sometimes is a challenge. I know my h would say many times, not coming today Glam and then I am sure he just sat and stared at the walls or slept. Avoidance!
I wouldn't have contacted your h, but now that you have opened the door, let him come around. Don't chase him in regards to C let him decide if he wants to go. He has many issues that need to be resolved before he is ready to come home.
I think Upside you will know when he is fully baked. It will need to come from him that he decides to come home, not you!
I truly hope you find peace and contentment with your situation. It's not easy sitting and waiting and wondering when and if they are going to return. Don't dwell on it, live for today, it's all we really have.
Glam
Me 50 H 42 S 22 S 9 D 7 M 12 T 17 H moved out 8/2006 H moved home 1/2007 for 3 weeks H moved home 5/2011 for good
"Learn from yesterday ~ Live for today ~ And hope for tomorrow"