I mean, do they remember all the lies they told, all the hurt and pain they've caused? If an affair or MLC changes them temporarily, when they "wake up", or start dealing with reality again, do they remember it all? It's my hopefulness coming out I think. I try not to be too hopeful, but think a little bit doesn't hurt. Just asking.
I can't tell you yet either, but I don't think it's a "wake up". They're not asleep. It's more of a process than a sudden revelation.
Accept that there is only one thing you can change in life and that is you