Unfortunately, my children are a lot younger (9 and 6), so they don't really understand, but it is so painful for me to be around H with those walls up, either acting like everything is just grand or sulking as if the world is ending.
At some point, we have to realize that we are being dragged down and it's not good for anyone to continue on that way. I finally took my wedding ring off because it stopped symbolizing love and started to feel more like an anchor to me.
Just know, you sharing your experience here is very helpful. ((()))
Me54, H53 M 23, T 25 S20, S18 BD: April 2024 Moved out: August 2024
Love means not giving up on someone even if they've given up on you.
"Being right is the booby prize of life." - Susan Page