LH - I get that when it gets to the ILYBNILWY stage, it's just too late to turn the ship around in 12 months or so. May take way longer. Which brings me to your status - are you still standing for your MR and hope for a recon? What has happened that you've not cut bait and just run free?
J dawg - yeh, stuff is not for the weak but how long do you stay the course? Lets say you get to detachment and no expectations, but then there is that turning point when the LBS turns to the WAS. But there has to be a finish line for the LBS because you have to go and live your life. What is someone amazing comes around the corner after 12 months, 15 months, 24 months etc?
I get the standing for your MR and values, but that cannot be sustained indefinitely.