SteveS - Travel can be really rough. I had 4 trips during pre-BD limbo and they wore me down. So much alone time, time to ruminate, obsess, read, worry, etc.
I am on a mission to achieve clarity lately. I'm tired of the spinning thoughts. Meditation helps.
Example: NMMNG. I've gone over and over that book and for me at this point it comes down to one simple lesson:
It's okay to have needs.
Now that I'm starting to believe it, things fall into place. Setting boundaries comes more naturally. That pedestal my W was atop has toppled (mostly...) I don't feel guilty for asserting a need, even if it causes conflict. I don't try to meet my needs in sneaky, people-pleasing ways.
Just encouraging you to strive for that clarity and simplicity.