The pedestal thing hits home to me as well. Also the still believing thing - is very familiar.
I've tried to "label" - MLC, narcissist, sex addict - all terms his IC, our MC, my IC - have used. Probably thinking if the label fits then things will make sense. None of this will ever make sense.
It's time for healing and moving forward:)
M-48/XH-48 M=25/T=28 years Ds-24,22/S-18 D - 3/11 A Day at a Time