RLay, You're right, I've found that people in RL don't understand and think I am deluding myself by believing that my H is in a MLC. They believe it is me refusing to face reality. They believe it is me giving my H an excuse to do what he's done.
You know what? I don't give two shats what people think. I know MLC exists because I live with it everyday. I've witnessed a formerly responsible, caring individual do a 180 and turn his back on all he held dear and walk away complete with the selfishness and confusion that was so unlike him.
You know what else? I don't talk to those people about H anymore. I don't need their pity. I bring my thoughts, questions, comments and vents here. Here to this place where I know that people do understand for they have either walked the path before me or are walking it with me. I take great comfort and solace in that.
I am truly blessed to have found this place. I have opened my heart and my mind and with many wise DBers guidance I have grown in ways I never dreamed of. I may not be able to save my M, but I certainly have saved me. For that gift, I'm forever grateful.