"You can CHOOSE to have these feelings about yourself in a vacuum, if you so desire."
That is just what I don't get yet. I can intellectually process it and see that it is true because I can see others around me as living, breathing examples that it is possible. But my emotions just can't seem to process it. I am just not able to emotionally feel like a good person without someone else agreeing with me. OW agreed with me and it was awesome. W either doesn't agree with me (probably not true) or just doesn't show it (probably because I don't let her or I am not hearing her).

"Find another counselor, print out your last post, and tell him/her that's what you want to work on. The fact that you can't get in to see this one IMHO is a message direct from God that this is not the C for you."
I will definitely collate all the information I have gained here and take it with me to my next appointment, whenever that is. You guys have all been very helpful to me. The bad thing is that this C is free, which is important given the degree of my diaper bills at this time. Also, there really isn't anyone near where I live that I can trust. Remember, I am in enemy territory if the EA ever gets out.

"Stop dwelling on the A"
Some days it is easier than others. I feel like the easier days are slowly becoming more prevalent.

"ENJOY your family!!!"
Well, other than the R with the W, I do. I haver recently begen to feel a real connection with D2^2, and there is just something awesome about holding a sleeping infant in your arms for hours. Good for the soul. And when S<1 is awake, I love to just watch him looking around soaking it all in.

"Take a break from this board, too... although I KNOW how hard that is, esp when everyone is so invested in your sitch. But GAL for a while."
I am at a somewhat slow point in my work now. When it ramps up, you guys will probably not see me for long stretches. And I know you will miss me terribly, me being such the interesting guy that I am. If I'm not here, the number of posts will probably be cut in two.


"Recollect me darlin, raise me to your lips, two undernourished egos, four rotating hips"

Inertia Creeps by Massive Attack