Bea, my friend, loved your responses. Made me smile.
I am not so sure about what AJ says about the OP. I think they are broken, too. And unless they do the work, I feel they dont really ever realize what they have done to a family.
Just wanted to say, my xh is the king of comparmentalizing. It actually amazes me to this day.
I agree with the others, he is grasping at straws trying to stay in touch with you. I think he is not capable of anything deeper than wood burners.