Merideth,

When you talked about the roller coaster and the exercise bike it hit home with me, my sitch and my mindset have also stopped feeling like a roller coaster.

I appreciate the bike analogy too. It helps me to remember that even though I dont feel like anything is happening in my life now, things ARE happening.

My legs are getting stronger, Im emotionally stronger than Ive ever been in my life.

Anytime I read about someone who has decided to take care of themselves for a change, it reminds me that I can best care for my children and my marriage by caring for myself.

You wrote down exactly what I have been feeling lately, I love my W but I dont really like her right now.

anyway, keep fighting the good fight.
Hope that clears it up.
Mike