J/nyc:

Good to hear from you again. I'm glad to see things are going well with you and that you took the initiative to heal yourself and gather as much information you can to be better prepared to deal with him when you go home. Good stuff. I too am reading a lot, and searching all over the web, reading sufferers' stories, thoughts, articles, etc...and i am starting to understand a lot more now. As far as i know, my ex is undiagnosed, so it's just a worry for me, and i'm really confused about what is going on with him.

I am giving him the space he wants, and i'm doing well with it. I don't contact him at all. He was on IM last night and i didn't message him at all, neither did he message me. And you know what? I was okay with that...i let him be, and he left me be. But i can't help but think that he might feel as though i've let him go, and i've given up. I don't want to give him that impression at all...but he asked for space, so i'm respecting that fully. But when he does contact me, i am there solely for him, and i don't show any negativity at all, because i would hate to make him feel worse than he feels already.

I'm happy to hear that your ex is improving and that he said he has made progress. It's also great to know that he is updating you on his whereabouts and how he feels. That's definately a sigh of relief, i'm happy for you! Your posts make me feel a lot better, and i know that if you can be strong enough for you and for what you're both currently going through, even though you're currently not a couple...then i should be just as strong as you!! Thanks, it makes me feel a lot better, and i feel quite encouraged. :)