GB, your sitch sounds so trying! I'm so sorry it's so hard!
I think the 2x4 thing is when people tell you that you messed up! That's the best thing I could figure. Like not using the right DB techniques or offending others I guess.
I see a lot of varying opinions of what works and doesn't even within the framework of the agreed upon 37 rules. I enjoy the back-and-forth discussions I read.
How difficult with the inlaws for you. My IC says that R with them always gets strained in these sitches.
My MIL has also cutoff all contact with me and the boys and is urging H to D. I think it's so sad she has to deny herself the pleasure of a R with her grandchildren. She has only one other grandchild -- her deceased daughter's child. You would think she would hold onto all the family she could but ... no. I have totally detached from her issues as well. It's her loss.
The loneliness is really tough. I know. I'm so glad you found the forum, too!
Me54/H47 '08 H is "done" March '12 H moved out Brink of D, December '12 2014 totally reconciled! ...... "I firmly believe in the...absolute possibility of marriage renewal." Jim Conway