MizJ,

Personally, I think rocks are highly underrated - they are strong and face the harshest natural elements head on. They are enduring. A diamond is a rock smile

And you are one. That your H does not appreciate it tells me that he is not the brains of the operation. Your kids know that you are. If you pay them each $50, they may even admit it. smile

I get your confusion though, and I think it can be a good thing. At least I am hoping because soul searching sounds much better than plain old confused. But if we take the time to know what it is that we want, what we will put up with balancing that with what we may gain or what we may have to sacrifice, at least we may go into this with our eyes open.

I think my path would be easier if I could just decide that I did not want him in my life under any circumstances. Total detachment. Bliss.

You are doing so well, Miz, not just in handling your H but in your attitude and willingness to tackle challenges.