Good job staying the course RSG! Slow steady wins the race. And you are recognizing that you aren't even sure what the race is, but that you are becoming a better man and father regardless. That's goal #1! I love that you found a new hobby. Cooking is a damn fine one. It relaxes me I've been cooking since I was a little boy, even went to culinary school for 6 months It's what I like to do to relive stress.
Her sending emojis is a positive sign. It's showing some emotion towards you Emotions good or bad are better than indifference But remember to keep doing what works. Don't start making more contact or anything yet. Just do you for now buddy
M 37 W 30 S 7 Together 10 years Married 9 years BD: 12/12/12(W filed same day) I moved to apartment 1/11/13 W and S moved to MIL 1/11/13 Peicing: 6/3/13 Reconciled: 7/2013 BD2: 4/20/16 still working on it