Singer47, just wanted to share how much I appreciate this little writeup of yours.

One can't be reminded too often of what a long, hard slog this journey can be, nor how hard you have to work to remember to scale things down so that they are not overwhelming. Most especially when you are trying to make some kind of change.

I had to laugh, too, when I remembered the "olden days" when I first began therapy. It was my belief that all I had to do was go, pay the therapist, and I would suddenly, magically begin to get better. What a hard landing it was when I realized I was going to have to do most of the work myself!

Anyway, thanks again for your kind thoughts. It's good to know you're on the path with the rest of us.