Hi Cin I'm too much of a novice to tell you how to link your threads so I'll leave that to the experts.
As for your other points, I think funerals certainly have a way of jolting us to the importance of how fleeting life is. It certainly is what we make of it.
I'm 35, relatively young, and I'm already struggling with that MLC mindset of, Is this all there is? What is really important? Should I salvage my M? Maybe I should just enjoy my remaining years and stop spinning wheels with H. You get the idea.
I know in my heart that I will be much happier in the long run if I put in the effort my M DESERVES. That means, addressing issues as they arise. Every M has conflict, it is how you DEAL WITH IT that counts.
I think you should talk to your H about how you are feeling. Don't wait for him to bring it up. Just my two cents.
Sorry you are having a hard time right now. Congrats on the job though! My H was much happier when I started working again too. I think that will help.