I love your story and I read it three times. I find it to be articulate and deep and very raw and emotional. I commend you on your honesty and bravery. What saddens me is not your story, (as it is one of personal growth and inspiration) is that it brings out all the man bashers. Somehow too many people think in black and white and then paint everyone with the same brush. I give 100% vote to your wife for being, strong and resilient and so much a part of your growth. The connection between two is what creates a deep bond of love on every level, being it emotional or otherwise. I have discovered over the years that sitting together with a cup of coffee can be incredibly emotional. Sadly we refer to "IT" as sex. Sex you can do by yourself, we are in effect...making love, are we not? I am a women and how I related to this story and what made me read it were your words

Coming from a somewhat dysfunctional upbringing, I have related to your story is so many ways. I have a committed partner who has through trial and error, sometimes a breach in trust on my part and so much heartache, and a heap of forgiveness helped me, along with my own commitment, in dealing with demons. Together we have overcome mountains of obstacles to get where we are today. Kudos to you both.