Heather I loved your idea of making a list of all the things you don't want to go back to. What a great idea!
Gwen it takes time to work through all the emotions when your whole life has been turned upside down. Forgiveness doesn't mean accepting bad behaviour. It means you are looking at this with compassion and not holding on to bitterness.
I'm 2.5 yrs out now. Im moving forward in my life. I have just tipped my toe into the dating pool. Life is short...too short not to live it.
Me 52 H 44 T9 M 5 BD 12/11 H split 8/12 OW moved in 12/12 OW gone for good 6/14 We get closer again 9/14 SD 13 Me 4 Grown
Accept what is...let go of what was and have faith in what will be.