That's horrible you had to go through that man. I'm really sorry. But it's good you've talked about it with people now, it helps create some closure on pain you've been living with for a long time.
I'm sorry your W reacted so negtively to the news. You know what, I went through some traumatic things last year and I really needed my W to be there for me and she just couldn't be, and then I wasn't there for her because I was so focused on me. So, if you get a chance, focus on her needs, nurture her, let her share her emotions with you, and don't interrupt, don't solve, just let her get it out. And then empathize. See what happens.
We can talk ourselves into defeat or we can talk ourselves into victory - we are creatures of our thinking.
3/31/07 - Hit with a brick, leaving the dent there...