I followed my IC advice. Sent W a note telling her I was concerned about her health and welfare. Told her that if she needed space, that was fine. Told her that if getting together for a beer or whatever would help, I would be happy to do that. Told her that it is sometimes good to put your troubles away for a little while and focus on something else. Told her we had been supporting each other for a long time, and that that support was still there. Note was nice (I thought), non threatening, non demanding...just meant to show that I care.

Got a one line snippy return that she was leaving and would contact me tomorrow.

So much for showing empathy. So much for showing I care. What is the use? She is apparently trying desperately to detach, and wants nothing to do with me. Losing faith and hope very very rapidly.

I suppose what I did was a mistake. I guess I should just cut off all contact. I am lost and confused. Not angry, just very, very sad.


H 51, W 46
no kids
T 22 years
M 17 years
ILBNILWY 2/10
1st D talk 6/10
partial recovery
W files D 5/11
long distance separation 8/11
moving forward on D 10/11
legal separation complete 1/2012