Thank you.

Well, I try. The dog still does his own thing though. With the kids it's hit-and-miss, but it is getting better.

I tend to lose focus of the fact that things are getting better. And that it's a trial-and-error learning process. Which is probably all this boils down to. My therapist keeps trying to remind me, as I get frustrated with myself for not learning different things faster, "it's a process." I guess being more assertive is something that just happens gradually, as you learn how to respond in different situations. Need to let go of the perfectionism!

Thank you for taking the time to "listen" to my rants, by the way. I've been in a funk the last few days, but am pulling up out of it.