I've done a lot of reading thru other people's posts, and it is astounding how spot-on MWD is with her analysis of the WAS.
The last couple days as the depression has leveled off and with my baby steps at meditation and counseling, I've been getting a sense of what a tempest must be brewing in W's mind. I do feel for her, both because of the pain she was in for so long (especially during her "checked out" phase) and now. I still have my ups and downs, for sure where hurt or anger get the upper hand over that feeling of empathy for the W. But I keep reminding myself that I don't want to be that person any more. So I try to catch myself and let the angry thoughts drift away. Have to work on this every day as a life-long skill. Don't want to be sad and pitiful or angry! :-)
Anyway, something for all of us LBSs to think about.
