NYGal...I really liked your post as this is all a frustrating, heartbreaking situation no matter what your sitch is.
Nobody knows what the approach is best for your sitch as everyone is different and reacts differently
I got here too late. I truly think that if I kept my space and had this advice months ago I could be in a different situation today but I clung, begged, pushed for cousneling and it blew up. I am now served with D papers.
So sometimes you have to weigh the options and do what is best for you in your heart. This all seems counter intutive but I think its part fixing and healing yourself and part pushing back on someone who has taken advantage of you regardless of the sitch.
_________________________ Me-48 Spouse-WAW 52 Married for 10 years D7 ILYBNILWY 7/15 Suspect EA/PA 12/15 No confirmation/denial She files 1/2016 Working towards the Big D ...still in progress....