I've been kinda struggling though, struggling with sadness.
While it was very hard to see him be angry and miserable, I'm finding that it's hard in a different way to see him be so normal, yet not have a R with him.
I'm missing him more and more.
I understand exactly what you feel TVS. My W is also often "so normal", yet we do not have a real H/W relationship, and I really miss that.
You've seen some progress since issuing your truth nuke. Is it enough for you, for now?
I think you are wise to wait until after the holidays to see how things are going... and to hold firm on your requirements and expectations.
It sounds like your H may be ready to step up to the plate.
Here's to a Happy New Year for the TVS family!
M: A really long time. Crisis: 5 years. She's still worth it.
Life is never made unbearable by circumstances, but only by lack of meaning and purpose. -Viktor Frankl