Upwards - Moving Fowards, Tiny Positive Steps

[Upwards]

He's not said it like that no, he's said it in general when's he's not had much choice but not about the affair & not that sincerely really.

The main thing that's new is the tears & emotions, he's been struggling with guilt for a long time & withdrew from his friends/family into a safe bubble where he could pretend all was fine (to strangers!) so for him to speak to Steve is big - he's been avoiding him as he knows talking to Steve means facing the real truth & the consequences of his actions, the fact that he's doing that is HUGE progress for my H.

I'm unsure what he means by "things have come up for me" but sure he'll let me know when he's ready to talk. He's started the ball rolling with facing his fears & emotions, that's a big positive and something he's talked about doing for months.

I want to reply but not sure if I should, we are currently VLC/NC but I'm finding it hard not to want to tell him I'm proud of his steps?!