Yes, I pick loneliness over rejection too. It really takes its toll. I also feel very sad thinking the hurt in the M.
Sorry that your family can't be there for you. ugh.
me: 42 | STBXH: 41 | T: 18 | M: 10 | separation: Jan 3, 2010 | they deserve better: S7 & D4 current thread: http://tinyurl.com/3y8sxcp .: first breathe, then heal, then start LIVING :.