Do you accept that its over really? It hurts because you still care. When a S walks away, they are in an alternate reality of sorts. Do you want it to be over? Do you want the M restored?
I believe very strongly in my faith and in the vows I took. But, I don't continue to DB because of obligation. I haven't decided that its over. I love my H with all my heart and soul and he will some day come home. That is what I chose.
Only you can decide that its over, or not. So hard to make the decision one way or the other, but the result will be influenced by what you decide. The self-fulfilling prophecy is very real. If you say it is over then it is.
Me 45, H 46, S 23, M 26, Together 30, Bomb 6-2-08, S 6-19-08; H left 12-29-08. H home 12-09, Still MLC in 2012! Me- I have my big girl panties on. Bring it.