I agree with craig. There are no winners in all this. The kids DO suffer the most. But...in support of frank....and thru my own sitch...I have learned that you can DB your A$$ off and most of these spouses are NOT COMING BACK. They are SO unhappy that even TRYING to keep them there causes even MORE upheaval. Holding onto the tow line if the boat is sinking is only going to drag you under.

I think we've all seen that there is a minority of WAS here that can make the trip back...and even PIECING is very hard work. I don't think frank's W is anywhere near close to being considered salveable. Even in the strongest of hands/hearts, the 'learning curve' for overcoming multiple indiscretions is steep at best.

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I certainly don't count myself as a winner in this. My soul and spirit have been revived by Gods grace.


..and that is still the key, IMO, of any hope for ANYONE here: just to let go and 'revive' yourself.

Frank...as you once said to me. I think you are doing OK.

FIB


Me 55; XW 47; 2 kids (S13, D11)
Bomb 05/19/06 Original thread http://tinyurl.com/yg2ou2t
Last anniversary 04/25/10, Divorced 5/12/10
Status: Loving father of 2 beautiful children;