Oh believe me I am grateful to have my W in my life. Lots of times on this board you start out as a victim. I certainly realized that. It took me awhile. My W gave me a gift. A gift to look at myself and say is this really the person I want to be.
Not saying every sitch is like mine but I really wasn't the greatest husband and she was right. I also realize marriage and personal growth is a life long process.

The topic of my mother came up, which led to the changes my W said she saw in me. She actually said "you are not like that anymore"

I told her that I heard all the things she was saying. It was a short conversation in the car on the way to a family day but man it was nice.

Had a fun day with family yesterday. Played some dice games with relatives. Felt like the old days with my W. High fiving each other etc. We are getting there.

EE has been a great help. There isn't a day that doesn't go by where I am not getting some sort of support from my classmates. (even as a remote EE'er)