This is a great post! I believe I am finally at the point that I understand all of that about this process/journey.
Sure -- it does hurt like hell, but I know I am going through a process right now that will result in me being a stronger, better version of myself regardless of what happens with my R with my MLCer.
I am also at the point where I am beginning to see more of the silver linings in this... not just with myself and my own process/journey, but with many other aspects of my life.
Me 48, Her 50 (Same-Sex Couple) 3 Children Together: 9.5 years before BD BD: Week of 10/27/14 ExW started EA w OW 9/2014 ExW married OW 12/2015