ME, ME, ME!!! I want those delicious strawberries!....elbowing everyone here outta the way...It's a date then, Tar.
Joking aside, I find it incredible that your W left the door open just a crack to the possibility of getting back together. She's operating from an emotional plane that is clouding her perspective on many things so she feels the need to step back and make a clean break from you.
Have you thought about drafting a response to your W using validation techniques (hint, hint)??
The main thing is to ride the waves of the pain and let it wash over you. If you feel the need to step away from "family" activities, do so for your own well being. At some point, you'll get to the place where you will be able to attend your children's events.
