You don't have to feel strong. You just keep going. That is strong
Listen to sandi, she has helped many a lbs in such situations.Her advice can only help.
R 25 years M 14 years S11 & S13 Working on it alone since Oct 2014 M in trouble a lot earlier (~2 years) Feb 2016. 1st R chat in a yr. Next R chat Aug'17 Still together