Merry Christmas, IB. I'm so glad you had a nice one. Remember that it's ok to miss the life you once had as long as you take a few moments to do that and then continue to count your blessings.

Clearly your xh is in crisis. I predict that one day the cards will come crashing down.

No matter, you are on the right track, sweetie. One step at a time, in your own time.

You are doing wonderfully.