Do I respond? I feel like this is heading for D but have not filed or picked a lawyer.
Do you want a divorce?
You are dark and not communicating because?
If it is a boundary to protect you I think you tell him that right now your trying to sort your feelings out. And not speaking to him is what you feel is best for YOU.
If that's true.
If you are trying to control or force a behavior out of him then you are right to feel a bit confused.
I would ask him what he wants to talk about.
Think about what you want here Amg.
Why you went NC to begin with.
What does it look like to you when you would be willing to talk to him?
My goal is to some day be the person my dog thinks I am