Regretful and not sure how to proceed

[LearningPatience]

I_S, you're, as they say, on the front seat of the roller coaster right now. It will take a while for this to sink in, but I'll say it anyhow: the sooner you step off the coaster, the better.

Personally, I doubt W is done. However, she's confused and probably feeling like a caged animal. She's going to lash out at you whether there's anything to lash at or not.

One thing you *can't* do now is have R talks. They won't work, they'll frustrate you and push her further away. Also, don't talk about your changes (first rule of DB Club); if you mention them, they come off as a manipulative trick. If they come up, just say something generic like 'I've figures some things out and am working on making a better me' and drop it.

Again, step away from the crazy as best you can. It will take more strength and time than you can imagine, but you *will* find that strength and patience within you!