Rohag and healingme4me, thank you for your support and encouragement. I can't tell you how much it means to get this from complete strangers.

Rohag, thank you for the congratulations. I can't quite believe that it's happening yet, but it's good to know that it's finally reached its end after six years. I realize that depression will continue to be a long-term feature of my life, but I hope that it doesn't continue to be as difficult as it has been for the past several weeks. Again, thank you, and I'll continue to post as things develop; it may be sporadically, but I hope to do this.

healingme4me, thank you for taking the time to read my (ridiculously) long post. I'm happy that you put in your thoughts about the things he says to me at times. I was beginning to think that maybe I was being too sensitive, so it's nice to know that my feelings are valid. I'll take your advice and possibly re-post this in the Relationship and Communication forum.

I hope that the both of you continue to spread your encouragement. Sometimes it may mean more than you know or that someone else lets on. Anyway, hugs to the both of you!