Welcome to the forum Karen!
I really like it when people share - without sharing there is no forum! I drop in from time to time too and try to share what's going on for me. That way there is always something to read, it feels like a community, and motivates me.
Seems as if you are coming from a very good space for personal growth: pulling out of apathy and conflict;doing what you feel drawn to and trusting your process.
I'm interested in your idea of having to feel and accept in order to release it. Why are you releasing? what are you releasing? How do you release?
Adieu,
French Claire