Re: a not so pretty epiphany renovatingwalker: Thank you all for your very unexpected support. As I read posts on this site from others who initiate the divorce process I see that these people are generally not well received. Leavers are considered selfish, non commital, unkind and I expected to be lambasted for my thoughts. I think I almost hoped to be "punished" for them, as I am having a hard time with them myself. Your support has brought me to tears and has given me a sort of gift, I can't put it into words, but it has maybe validated me in a way that I have not felt yet in this discovery process. So, thank you for your supportive thoughts, and for the wishes.