Boy, you certainly appear to be an assertive individual. I am, however, glad for your interest in my situation and welcome your suggestions.
Many, many thoughts are running around in my head right now. Much of what I've just learned needs to be further digested.
In the meantime, while I'm re-reading and reading/listening to other sources of knowledge, I'll be truly backing off, the way that my W has been asking.
Additionally, I've begun to realize how obsessive I've been over this situation (although to an extent I should be, and should have been); but I've ignored other important aspects in our lives that desperately need to be tended to.
So essentially, the light has come on, my head is still coming out; I have a lot to learn, about our situation and about myself. I have many traits, mannerisms and behaviors that I need to continue to work toward improving or eradicating.
Organization and the formulation of a plan is next, and greater or deeper understanding of the details of the information that are being provided to me.
I know it's a bit intangible, but right now I'm feeling a little fried, slowly I'll improve, patience hasn't exactly been one of my virtues. But it will be.
P.S. By any chance, GH, you see in me some of the negative qualities that you had or have? Or perhaps you just don't like me? You seem a bit on the aggressive side of assertive; or am I being hyper-sensitive again?