More Words of Wisdom from Aunt MSW

At least twice a day at the housing unit at the prison where I work I say (with all the inmates) the Serenity Prayer. It is very much a part of the 12 step AA/NA tradition but I have always felt it speaks to all of us. It is by Reinhold Niebuhr, a Presbyterian theologian. In case you don't really know it - here it is.

God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can,
and wisdom to know the difference.

It may be time to end the marital counseling sessions - at least for now - with the hope that they might resume at some future point. Mr S is saying he will not commit himself any longer - unless you do what he wants - and you could benefit from a therapist who will help you deal
with what you are feeling, and the actions you are needing to take. Didn't you have a therapist in the area that you saw many years ago? Is that someone who was helpful and you could go back to? Or maybe your marriage counselor could recommend someone.