separated 6 weeks still on the journey

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I also noticed that at first friends would let me vent. then a close friend started to go dim with me. I realized, I had let situation become our talks and it was hurting my friendship and damaging my chances at a brighter future. I stopped. now that person is no longer Dim with me

Yup. Only talk to those who are willing to listen but it'll come to a point where you will find them harder to come by. Then maybe you move on to new ones and just like the rain, it eventually stops.
Friends and Family haven't heard of validation and they with the best of intentions just want you to stop hurting and move on.

I was smacked with a 'low down' from a friend. He said he will move to the next table if I start talking about my situation. He's right you know. Start focusing on something positive.