Pp, I think that you are spot on with that. And as it is also. My W has told me that she couldn't trust that my changes were real. And I was depressed, and took some of it out on her.
Your metaphor is perfect.
We're on similar timelines dday, the beginning of this year was no fun for either of us and September was less than stellar too.
Depression is brutal, I went through some bouts of it myself that I covered up with substances. Take what you're going through and make it your mission to understand yourself and your reactions to the world you live in.
Come out of your sitch stronger, no matter what the outcome.
PP
M 39 W 36 T5 M3 BD - 1/15 Separated - Same Day Served 9/15 D finalized 6/17