We have not had any further discussions regarding D since our discussion regarding custody arrangements. She is deep in the MLC fog and I just continue to GAL and lovingly detach. We talk about the kids or things around the house, etc. She has shown a bit more interest in the kids of late, and has been a little more chatty with me. I'm trying to be the lighthouse and ride this out, as I do not want a D at this point.
Your point regarding a lawyer is a good one. I have been speaking to a friend who is an attorney, and he has been guiding me as far as what to prepare for and what to say or not say to W when do talk about us. I'm moving ahead on two parallel tracks, one preparing for a D and keeping my guard up, the other keeping open the possibility of an R, should she come to the conclusion that's of interest to her. The GALing and detachment is what it makes it possible to do both at the same time. This is truly her journey, I can not change or interrupt it in any real way.
