Ugh, I'm so sorry. How funny - my little elderly doggie is having foot trouble and has been limping and I'm trying to figure out why.
I feel similarly to you when you say you were sad because H doesn't seem to miss her. When H was angry with me and ignoring me, he'd ignore her, too. And she's just a loving little thing that didn't deserve it. (But, you know what, that could be applied to me, too!)
Hugs to your doggie, too. She'll be okay. She's got an owner who loves her and that's usually all a doggie needs to be blissfully happy.
My heart hurts for you as you begin on this journey. Who knows what will happen. I know you say that you think H's silence was because he knows it's over, but I don't agree with that. He hasn't wanted to do anything that may anger you, and that, to me, is him wanting you to still be available to him. Plus, he sent you flowers. Many of us get zero acknowledgment on our birthdays.
So, keep your chin up. It's best to assume it's over, just so you don't get lost in hope, but I'm not sure he's ready to let go of Leahsue. I do agree with making him pry off his grip of you if that's what you need, though.
