Hi Jackie - Things sound really good to me. A 7 is wonderful, considering all you have been through. What a great accomplishment. It is also good to have room to do some more work. I think it's dangerous to feel like evrything is perfect - makes people careless. You too sound like you're really making progress in communicating with each other. Another big step forward.
As far as rowing your own boat - the decision to work is a tough one. As an in between step while you're deciding - how about doing some more things for you - to get out and row your own boat - like your scrapbooking. Are there other things you're interested in? Maybe you could take a new class or join a book club - there are several book clubs here in my town that seem like a lot of fun - and it seems like you enjoy reading - just some ideas. Mybe go to a flyfest! Another thing I had thought of doing - but haven't been able to do because of our work schedules is to work at the shelters around town every once in a while. Just a few ideas of the top of my not so together head. Keep in mind that you're doing and have done a great job.
One other idea - what would you think about picking up an interesting puzzle and planning a date with your H? You did this before, I think, and he really seemed to like it.
It is hard to always keep in mind that they are sensitive too. Try not to beat yourself up. You are doing a wonderful job, and continue to be an inspiration to me and so many others here.
Thank you for posting on my thread! I appreciate it more than you know. (((((Jackie)))))
Mockers2
"Somehow we survive, and tenderness frustrated does not wither." Dennis Brutus, South African poet
"That which does not kill us makes us stronger."
Friedrich Nietzsche