Sorry that S7 is having such a rough time with this. It really is sad what these events do to our kids, and though I think the separation can be healthy is many ways, it still hurts them nonetheless. You're doing the best that you can for them under the current conditions though (you and W both), and I commend you for that! Have you checked out that book I mentioned (Rebuilding: When Your Relationship Ends) by Bruce Fisher that has that section in the appendix titled, "The Healing Separation"? Hope you find it -- really good stuff in that appendix!
Thanks for the kind comments about the dance competition too. Made me feel really good, and though it would've helped to have found a better dance partner, I can't really say if I deserved a medal or not. Had fun though, and that was the most important part!
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You can't be afraid or it won't really work.
No truer words have been written about lovingly detaching.
You're doing great, my friend. Keep reflecting, monitoring, and forging ahead. You'll get there!
