<<A scar is definitely better than an open wound>> Need to stop scratching the scar or it will heal very slowly.
<<I am a mom. I am his partner, I am not his woman.>> Well that is two positives and one negative. Hopefully your MC can help you on point #3.
I hope the love of your life is ok....sometimes we get warnings from our body to change our ways. Heart problems can sure scare the you know what out of you.
