Figured I should stop by here since you took the time to ask me such detailed questions. There's a lot in this thread that really resonated with me, but I'm just too tired to quote each one that caught my eye after reading through all the replies...
I saw a mention of not falling back into the rut. Yep, did that myself. I also saw a lot of talk about expectations and limits when the WAS wants to come back. It's too early for me to ponder that in my own sitch, but based on the last time around I can concur with those who say to take it slow.
I know I have to have some answers this time and we have to discuss it - even if we need help. But, as we know if we read MWD's books, we have to be very careful when choosing counselors. Before we left CO last time I so wanted to do a one day session with MWD in Boulder.
I remember posting last time that piecing was hard. Much harder than I expected. It's easily as hard as DBing in the first place.
I guess if DBing is like climbing a steep mountain, clawing your way up dangerous cliffs and perilous paths, piecing is like making your way back down safely without tripping and falling! Or should I say DBing is like descending into hell and piecing is like climbing back out? LOL. Told you I was tired.