CV, I came to this site looking for answers and got questions instead. Some of them were pretty tough and painful. I was trying to help you the way I've been helped here.

Think of all of us DBers as a bunch of people scrambling up a very difficult mountain and we're reaching hands across the space to help and get help from one another. Some like OT and MLC are way ahead of us and are reaching down to pull others along. Some who've just arrived are mainly reaching up so they can get a foothold. Others are reaching left and right to hold the hands that are at the same point in their journey.

I haven't saved my marriage or myself, and I'm in no position to know exactly how to help you. I reach out with what I've learned in my situation and it's as much to reinforce what I've learned as it is to share it. OT saw that.

Being here takes courage and humility. There aren't any easy answers. You're in a ton of pain, I know that and hurt for you.

Adinva 51, S20, S18
M24 total
6/15/11-12/1/12 From IDLY to H moving out
9/15/15-3/7/17 From negotiating SA to final D at age 50
5/8/17-now: New relationship with an old friend
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Happiness is a warm puppy.