There are several therapists at the same location where I've been going for IC. I just don't want some weak-willed person who isn't strong into tough love or DB or something similar! Sometimes, counseling can hurt more than it helps if it isn't the right kind! I genuinely believe that. Hoping to really know before I commit to someone.

That letter was DEFINITELY a 180; nothing like I would usually write, even making it more my own. First, it's way shorter, lol. Second, I said nothing real about my feelings other than my determination to do my part, etc...

The other things are good ideas as well. I'm not sure how to pull off cooking but not having him eat! I guess one way would be to have dinner earlier than when he gets home. hmmm. As for laundry, he's accustomed to doing his own so no big switch there. His work stuff all goes to dry cleaning. I've been making more of an effort to do things with my kids while he is playing XBox and such, or even when he's not. He's always "welcome to come along" but I plan without him right now. My youngest son always tells him or our plans and makes sure to include him - which is fine.

As for not being welcome at FT, right now I really don't think he'll care but maybe a week or so down the road.

I did just notice that it's been an hour and he has not replied back. SO...either he's waiting because I didn't respond right away or who knows. Usually we reply to each other's emails quickly since we both have Blackberrys.