Hi 2T. I always follow your posts, but never have anything to add, but right now I don't know where to start!
First off, great job on how you have handled each situation that came up.
I am really glad you invited your H to stay with you instead of his parents. You explained me and my H, both seeming to want the same, but at a stalemate to be the first to give, the fear of rejection.... it's a weird place to be.
I am very happy you called out your H on lying. That is a boundary you must stand by and there was no reason for it. I would not beat yourself up for that, that was called for.
WOW about BIL! That so needed to happen! I love that your H came to you, to talk about things, sounds like BIL was making big waves between you and I am glad you both see that. You had suspected it.
I am sorry about the in-laws. Hopefully in time they will see that your H needed to do as he did and come to their senses. And look, H came and asked to stay with you. He could have gone to a hotel like he said, but he didn't. He came because of your offer, he knew it was safe to do so.
Keep that door open 2T. I would not hesitate or hold back if it feels right to you. I am happy to hear how things are coming to the surface here....I suspect more will, not only about BIL, but between you and H. Keep those lines of communication open.
Get yourself some rest, you deserve it! Best wishes 2T.
Me 48 H 46 S 11 M 2004 BD 8/13 H moved out 2/15 -live in the present, enjoy the beauty around and within you, explore your new future-