Hi Breakdown,
Forgiving him has been easy. I forgive every mistake he has made in this relationship.

It is, indeed, forgiving myself that I am struggling with. It is getting a little bit better. I haven't broken down and started crying today (yet).

I am making small changes, I think. I feel, finally, like I have things to look forward to. I think my outlook is slowly changing for the better. I just want him to see that. I am concerned that counseling will cause a backslide, but I guess we haven't made enough progress for it to matter.