Hey Ad, glad you had a good start. The gym and friends sounds very enjoyable.

The "family" trip to CA does sound odd.I can understand not wanting to go. I know you'll make the choice that is best for you. I just know for me, being a cordial X will be different than taking a trip together.

For what its worth, I don't think those walls are such a bad thing. Maybe they're just you listening to your experience and learning. You've set boundaries for how you're willing to be treated. It sounds like he respected those boundaries today. That's good.

Hope you enjoyed your walk.

Me:45, W:45
S:16 D:13
M:22, T:25
Bomb: July 2010
Putting finances in order for "D"
Continue to live in same home-separate rooms