You may think that this thread seems to have taken on a life of its own but that is only because you have hit upon one of those universal topics that is at the very root of what we are all trying to do here. If you have noticed since you started this thread, the theme of perception and perspective has popped up in many of the other threads on these boards.
You may have envisioned more personal advice and comments but in a larger sense what you have done is aid in helping us all and hopefully the discussion you have inspired will give you help in return. When the individual details of your story are removed, what is left is the archetype of all of our stories. Laurin stated that your story could be his. Your story could also be mine and probably a hundred other readers of these boards who do not post.
The point is, ANS, we understand what you are going through. We are pulling for you just as we are pulling for ourselves. Any success you accomplish gives hope to us all. Your feelings and the ideas and themes you bring out give inspiration and insight to us all.
This thread is about you. But the importance of it does not come in the details of your story. In a larger sense, it is about us all and we all learn from the discussion.
Congratulations on the better atmosphere around your home. I look forward to eventually being able to post a similar statement. You have attempted to come to terms with some of your wife’s erratic behavior. I am attempting the same in my situation.
