We all process our emotions at the pace we are comfortable with. Even though it feels forced, sometimes (like a status change in FB or legal documents or comments)...
If you really were in denial (in a literal form of the psych pattern), you really would not feel the sorry nor actually be able to feel the sorry, because you truly would be living in a fantasy and most likely would not even consciously notice the FB status change or comments, etc...
In my darkest days, I still have hope... But from day one, I knew the reality and the very real potential that my M will end... but I hope... and I DB... and I look for signs of positive change in my W... and they don't come... and I am the one who will probably file D, once I legally can and mediation is done...
I don't think anyone here is anything close to being in denial... otherwise, we would not be here because we would think there's nothing to work on... THAT is DENIAL...
Process your emotions as and when you can. If you aren't ready to process the sadness, the pain, the anger, and yes... even the happiness and relief of the unfolding "event"... then no problem... when you are ready, you will process them...
