Thank you to those who commented on my recent blog when I stumbled on this site.

I really appreciate the help, advice and insight I was given; and I spent some time reading about the experiences of various posters with their step children. Suffice is to say it's a world I could not even have imagined!

To close the loop here:
After discussions with my husband, my therapist, my lawyer - and the advice here, we have decided how to proceed.

* My husband and I will continue with out reconciliation.