Tinydoc's first post, 5 months in.

[TDball]

I was reading pigpens thread, perhaps you guys can help me with my email?

Here's what I drafted, I stole some from Pigpen.

Husbands name-

I hope you had a nice weekend.

I know that you're frustrated, and I am also frustrated, since we are now in a different kind of limbo. You have said that you are eager to get this over with, but our only issue to resolve is Dog. I know you want to keep her full time, but it is inconceivable to me that I should be deprived of our furry family member, who we raised from puppyhood. You said that sharing Dog will prevent us from moving on with our lives, but it is my responsibility to do what I need to do to move on, and you do not have to make that decision for me. I'm trying to work with you, not against you, and I believe we can come to a mutually respectful and acceptable compromise.

I know you keep saying I'm using her as leverage, and I don't think I'm trying to, but I have been thinking about how it might come across that way

I know you don't feel it warrants a conversation and you think the solution is clear, but without a conversation (in the presence of a mediator) we are at a standstill. That, more than anything, will keep us stuck. I love Dog very much, and I know you do too, so it makes sense that this furry creature we both love so much is producing so much anger. Hopefully we can find a solution together. Since she's in your possession, the ball is in your court