I am absolutely understanding the loving detachment. That's exactly where I am right now. It's frustrating to look back and see how eventually, we all go through the same stages and there's not really anything to do to help anyone get to the next phase until they just get there on their own. This is a much easier place to be. I do love my H dearly. My anger about the pain he has knowingly inflicted has subsided somewhat. I feel as though it is something I have consciously put away. I don't want to let go of it entirely right now because I don't want to forget how hurtful he has been. I'm not sure if this is useful to hold onto or not - not that I feel as though I have a choice right now. I need to keep him from hurting me to that degree again but at the same time I do want to get to a place of forgiveness. Little by little. Day by day.
Me: 38 H: 41 D13 D10 S7 M: 15 years T: 17 years Discovery of EA: 10/07 Suspected PA Trial separation: 1/31/08