New to board-help

[reachingHigher]

I was back to "normal, happy" self when they got back.

Mm...you held it together in front of her. Kudos.

I sobbed uncontrollably in front of my H this summer. He said, "I hate to see you like this."
I wouldn't recommend it. He went to see a lawyer two days later.

When they see you in such pain and know they caused it they want to run away from you. I think you did well in being normal and happy in front of her. Not to minimize your personal grief.

Hang in there,
rH