Since my last post things have continued in a forward direction. Some hiccups along the way (mutual) and we are still trying.
W made a nice reminder statement, "quit taking on the victim role". Since hearing that I reframed / refocused on moving forward for me and the M. That shift has lessened triggers, their intensity, and the whole ordeal itself. Granted, I still have fear of presumed goodness resulting in a repeat of last year. I'm trying not to let that fear hold me back.