Thanks for the validation. I understand where you're coming from when you say R is harder than D. I was pretty much two feet out the door when she asked to work on the M, so I felt like the majority of that battle had been fought (not necessarily the reality, but it certainly felt that way). Now I'm back in the arena, battling with brand new emotions. I'm not saying that one is easier than the other, but I get where you're coming from. I remember reading your piecing journey and how you struggled with it at times - not quite the same, but I definitely relate.
Neffer,
Thanks for the insight. I'm trying to keep that in mind as we move into this next stage together. It's so easy to get lost in my own thoughts and feelings and not recognize that she is going through her own set of sh*t.
It's her week with the boys, so I'm going to keep busy to get/give more space. I've got soccer and homework to occupy my time, so we'll see how the week goes. I've got to find a balance of being together and maintaining our space. IC tomorrow - I'll hopefully be able to pull some nuggets of wisdom from that.
