I know I sound desperate. It's because I very much am. Any help? Thoughts?
He's cake-eating. You're allowing it.
Analogy: It sounds to me like you're going along with it because it gets you a little 'junk food' that temporarily takes a little edge off the pain, but doesn't make you healthier or stronger like real good food wood.
Is it working for you? Helping you detach, GAL, make the best decisions for yourself?