Short update: I'm happy and relieved to say it's been a pretty good summer. I'll resist the tempation to claim any great success, but at least W seems less enthralled with boss/OM. There have been fewer work trips or after hours events and when they do arise I have been able to handle them pretty well. My impression is that the EA may have, for now, stopped just short of a PA. Or if there was one, it seems to have passed. I may never know. Things between us seem better, like we're rebuilding. For me personally, I seem to have found some peace. I don't have trouble sleeping like I did. I gained back the weight I lost - which is a good thing in my case. I'm more productive at work too. Perhaps the best thing is that I'm more assertive in asking for what I need, or objecting to things, instead of going along and allowing resentment to build. I'm hoping to stay this way through the fall - which has been the tough time in the past - and trying really hard not to fall back into old habitats or forget what I've learned. And, to be honest, it would help a lot if W stayed away from her boss, more or less. if you don't hear from me as often I'm still around and checking in. Thanks everyone for your support - this site is awesome!
