Thanks for this. I'm getting stuck in self-pity. I know it's not attractive. To anyone. And I know it's not fair.
I didn't really know how this was all going to turn out. I was in the throes of denial. I didn't really think about it. I was caught up in the addictive cycle of longing/craving, acting out, and shame/despair. I'm still in that cycle, but I've shifted my addictive focus on to my Ex. And I'm stuck at the longing/craving. It's called withdrawal. I know that sounds crazy, because I'm not a typical "sex addict" but I exhibit a similar pattern.
Anyway, I appreciate the GALing ideas. I'm spending a lot of time volunteering with at-risk teens. I also volunteer run a fitness bootcamp. But I could obviously always be doing more. Thanks for the suggestions.
And I will try to be less pathetic.
Me: 39 - W: 35 Together: 2 years, no kids My Affair: 1.5 years Affair ended: 4/9/14 Affair revealed: 5/19/14 Last Contact: 8/2/14