Dear T,
No grenade yet. I think it's all stuff I needed to hear. I see how I could take the broken bone analogy the wrong way, but I get what you mean. And I think there's definitely some truth behind it. I'm trying to focus on the "acceptance doesn't mean resignation," because I'm finding that to be helpful. And the thing about "changing your battle." And some of what you said about being a parent.

I do think we need to continue the conversation on Monday. I forgot to ask if you'd still be open to meeting outside one day next week if the weather stays as forecast. I've been talking about pretty intense topics without getting particularly emotional lately (not sure if that means anything), so I think it would be OK to continue the conversation outside if needed. I think I just sort of want a do-over from the one where I saw ex-MC right in the beginning, and I doubt there will be many options after next week, when it's due to be warmer. Though I was outside for quite a while today and wasn't too cold, so maybe you could just dress really warmly?

Also, I really had to struggle not to laugh at your wearing that hoodie today. Because I'd just mentioned it to H while he was shopping on the Under Armour site last night. And sorry for actually laughing at your comment starting with, "I'm a small guy."

Love,
LT