Well, its been a week, and we are both in an adjusting phase. He is complying to my requests, but detests going to a 12 step meeting (on a day when no depression/bipolar groups are offered). I went to the first one for his support, and he has been going since. He's seen the pdoc and therapist (today) already. He even got to do some solo parenting while I went to a conference (in town so no overnight required) for a few days. He was a little overwhelmed with our schedule (crazy busy kids), but he made it through.

I'm trying to be realistic in my expectations for him. I recognize I need to compromise with him a little more and I know this is a transition for both of us. --my "my way or the highway" attitude doesn't help our mending the relationship. We both have been doing things our own way for months and coming together as a couple (emotional and physical) doesn't feel natural at this point.

The kids are happy he is back, and there is no major concerns on that level. Having him under foot full time is my biggest challenge at the time. image