AWAW, the start of your story is very similar to mine.. Even the time frame of BD and S is roughly the same (BD for me was 4 weeks before S).. The biggest difference is I am living in another state ATM, and have kids involved.. I'm hoping once I move closer to W and kids my changes will be seen better as were yours..

Seems like you have done well on the detaching and GAL stuff so good on you!!..

Me:35 W:31
S6 + S9
T: 10 years M: 7 years
BD: 7/2014
S: 8/2014
W has new BF: 12/2014
Still fighting the good fight!!..