Thought-provoking Ellen. I thinnk similarly - so I appreciate the suggestion you make and appreciate the transparency to help us understand how each much make that personal decision to determine if it's the right fit. While i'm glad therapy is so well embraced and encouraged these days - I feel I would lean to your recent method for myself. Don't know why...LOL - I suppose that another reflective exercise I would need to dig and review.

So glad you're seeing progress and nurturing healthy relationships, Ellen - you deserve so much love, respect and kindness. You're a wonderful soul ...don't accept anything less that you deserve. Big hug!