I am glad you are going to your dad's for Thanksgiving and your h is being supportive of the visit.

Your friend has been there for you and continues to be there. The hard questions are to make you think. You may not have all of the answers right now, but in time, you will.

Eventually, when he is further along, he will talk to you about what has been going on w/him. It takes them a long time to come out of the fog. I know it is difficult to be patient, but he appears to be improving and wanting to do things with you and your daughter. At least he's not talking about moving out again.

It took me 23 years to finally get an email from my xh with an apology for being selfish and destroying the marriage. Don't have a clue as to what brought that apology on, but he recognized his part in ending the marriage. No mention of returning, but it is too late for that. I moved on many, many years ago.

I do hope and pray that your h will one day soon wake up and come to realize what he may lose.

Take care of yourself and keep the focus on you and your family. Dig deeper for patience.