It is the end of a chapter - not the end of the book.
Anyone who reads your posts knows you care terrifically about your XSO. Getting to where you are now only means that you begin to care terrifically about yourself. You don't have to stop loving him Portia, you just have to open your hand and let him slip away because hanging on to him isn't good for you.
I'm sorry you feel so hurt - you definitely do not deserve it.
Me 46 H 56 M 22 yrs S22, D20, Twin Ss18
You teach people how to treat you by what you allow. What you stop. And what you reinforce. ~~~~~~~ A lack of boundaries invites a lack of respect.