Hi Busting, So glad to see you back - I was worried about you!
Thank you so much for posting the details of what has happened.
I find it very useful to note the parallels in mlc- it helps me to remember that this is a process that has to be played out.
My H has said the same about OW - she is just available; they have no 'relationship'; he and she 'deserve' each other because they are such bad people.... and yet, also that he 'cares' about her.
Never heard the L word in relation to her though.
I was really taken by your words to him: That you believe in him and know that one day he will face his demons.
I think I still feel that way about my XH...
How did he react? Did any of it produce a response from him?
You are doing great. Big hugs to you and you kids.