It is very empowering to meet other LBS, we all have a bond that seems to instantly form. I highly encourage you to do this. Most important thing right now PTC is to focus on you and on what it is that you want. Take the focus off of your husband because he is truly lost. He may or may not be back, but you can deal with that later, right now YOU are what matters most.
MLC is the OPPOSITE of everything that you ever knew and learned. It is a very hard concept to understand. Keep reading and learning because if you do you can keep your mistakes to a minimum. This is a long hard road but you just need to travel it one step at a time, and try to enjoy the sights along the way.