Yes, it must be a hard place to be, but ultimately we must take responsibility for our actions. We have had to deal with our own feelings and the consequences of their selfish and cruel behaviour. I was more sympathetic than I am now.

I can see what an amazing bunch of people post here, and how they have coped with everything dumped on them. The legal system often seems to conspire to benefit the WAS. I do not see much bitterness, and the fact that you can remain compassionate is amazing. Mine is exhausted, and I just want to get on with my own life. He made his choices, rejected any chance to reconcile, and has hurt a great many people who loved him. It may well hurt if he ever wakes up, but that is his problem not mine.