We LBSs need to let go of the notion that we will have out M back. Doing so we accept the situation and grow as individuals.
I don't know about anyone else, but I don't want my old M back! That realization did make me grow and remember who I really am, which is not the aloof, short-tempered woman my marital situation created.
My H has not owned his part in the fallout - has not called off his lawyer - but things are progressing in a positive direction. I am happy to have managed to consistently 180 from the damaging behaviors I have owned. We definitely have positive movement - now I need to set tougher goals.
He: WAH Me: LBW Precious: DD
~ I'm grateful for every day I have to improve the way I relate.