Good evening. I felt like I was due to update my situation and not just drop in to comment on others. W and I continue going to MC and just hit a milestone: we're going to meet with our MC bi-monthly and primarily to make sure we don't lose our "hard won gains" in this process. We are better at communicating. We are more thoughtful with one another. We are taking our challenges one at a time and working through them as a team to a better conclusion. Our MC continues to offer very positive feedback on our progress.

Now, we're only 7-8 months past my W withdrawing D papers. I'd consider us still piecing at this point and don't want to do a touchdown dance just yet. However, it is a milestone that feels genuine and I think worth sharing for those of you who may be looking for a bit of hope (if you want to save your M). D15 is also visibly happy that mom and dad remain together and seem to be falling back in love; I hope we're showing her how a secure relationship should work, how to forgive, and how to health together and by taking care of yourself too.

At the same time, I'm maintaining the other "new" habits I developed by following MWD's recommendations and those of many people in this group, whether via direct feedback or pouring over so many helpful threads. This site and community - you - have become quite a special part of my life.

If you've jumped into the forum and not read MWDs actual books, do pick them up. Mark them up. Write down important notes. Practice! It really helped me rebuild my self-esteem and confidence to stick with it and see steady results not unlike a sound diet plan.

Have a good weekend. For those of you feeling anxious, scared, hopeless, frustrated or any of the host of feelings one can experience related to D, please hang in there. Take small steps to stabilize things for YOU. We'll be here to help! All my best, MrP