He already left me. I know I can survive without him. I know I can and will take good care of my children. So, what am I so worried about... rejection, having a door closed forever, what?!
The rejection hurts bad! The potential loss of all of your hopes and dreams for your future with your spouse hurts big time too! I understand. They've left, and we know we will survive without them, if it turns out that way. We will continue to love our kids and care for them. But it still hurts...bad!
"Always go straight forward, and if you meet the devil, cut him in two and go between the pieces." - William Sturgis, clipper ship captain, 1830's.