T^2, I hadn't seen this update. Sorry!! Glad I saw it now.
Regarding time of year, I, too, felt the beginning of a major disconnect with my H from the family starting October 29 last year. Here it is beginning November, and we are on the eve of D, as you say. Hmmm.
I'm sorry you got sick too. Doesn't help.
I totally understand about W's feelings about herself. I have felt that way a lot in the past. It's so hard to live with someone like that.
In front of the L last week, my H says "the amazing thing is her. She is taking this so well.". Then he looks at me and says "remember when we lived in such-and-such place (10 years ago) and I told you to stop acting like a 2-year old"!!!!
So...maybe I can take some confidence from that! Lol!
Your W sounds like she has the head knowledge. Needs the heart to follow. Really what I think she needs is a lot of ML!!! That'll make her feel beautiful!! I so wish she could just trust you! But trust doesn't come overnight, I know.
Hope you have a good week this week. I think of you every day, hoping the best, treasuring your advice in my heart, and enjoying the wit along the way!
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