Yah, the lack of 'success' posters can be disheartening, but it seems like the success story posters disappear after Recon. I'm grateful that there are a few still on the board!
Hearing from people who've been through the wringer and come out the other side a better person is very valuable, though. It gives us all something to shoot for even while hoping for Recon. And it helps temper the "OMG, SAVE THIS IMMEDIATELY!" impulses that are so hard for us who are early in the process. I constantly still imagine the movie/storybook/etc ending where I say something, or some little thing happens, and W immediately falls back into my arms. It's brutal facing the reality. I'm glad I found this site.
Me: Mid 40s W : Early 40s M:11 T:13 S, D, both 7-10 BD : 11/2017 Separation : 1/18