Just wanted to say that this is a pretty good perspective, considering the monumental challenge of the circumstances. My W and I have not spoken in 5 weeks, which is sad but understanding the cycles and adjusting the expectation level down to "zero" is necessary to come to grips with the reality of the situation. I think about all those people that have no clue about the DB Methods and I really feel for them as they (like myself was prior to July 1st) are swimming in a dark sea of despair or even worse turning to some substance to cope.
It's an unfortunate reality and my down cycles hurt...a lot but it really comes down to having a mental game plan for dealing with emotional cycles. Books, DB Online Forum, and Exercise with Music (walk or run with an iPod) are great coping mechanisms.
It is a hard set of circumstances but these are life-saving coping methods that keep you sane during a not so sane phase of life. This is a place for all who are weary and carrying heavy burdens to pause and rest. Keep the faith.
Me: 42 WAW: 37 Kids: 0 Separated: 06APR13 M:7 Years, T:10 years WAW states she wants to "move on": 01JUL13 "Courage is the standing army of the soul which keeps it from conquest, pillage, & slavery."
