As another coming up to 8 months, I agree with jp and suckerpunch both. It's a long ride, or my favourite: it's a marathon not a sprint. Is the W worth it, yes.
ME:51 W:46 M:25 S:22, S:20 Divorced 16/9/15 BD 10/12 W left 12/12 with OW, affair confirmed Nov/12. Dark since 6/13 I"m in a new relationship since Feb 14.