What happens next part II?????

[aeolianchaos]

Rick,

I think you are sincerely trying to be easy-going and accommodating where you can.

I wouldn't count on an IC to 'help' your W sort things out. Especially if its during your D14's appointment. I think it's a possibility, but it's a better possibility that your action in taking your D14 to counseling might be showing your W some of what is best in who you are.

But perhaps there is an opportunity here for you to show your D14 strength, and the willingness to get help when things are difficult. Maybe its an opportunity to show her the kind of ego strength that it takes to acknowledge who you are and what your experience is like right now. And the strength to persist and love when things are difficult. I would think these are good qualities to show one's child.

Incidentally, the ability to ask for help is a key metric of people who live happy lives.