About the only thing i have to share is that i had a conversation today in which i managed to hold my own. That is, i participated in the conversation and did not allow the person to just dump on me. I just interrupted them when i felt they were hogging. It went very well. They looked a little uncertain when i interrupted them, but i'm okay with that, i have to protect myself. Overall, it was relatively pleasant and i am pleased that my new behavior was successful.