Hi Slowly, I was struck by your two big points, that NG is still all about himself (and is overwhelmed by guilt--talk about cheeseless tunnels when he could be actually doing something about it, but, you know, that's how it is); and that it was your showing the hope and good in the future with you that turned the tide.
Seems to me the lesson either way is to avoid the wall of pain and focus on what is good.
Glad you stayed busy this weekend. That always helps, doesn't it.
