Even if it is justified, is she not also subject to the same scrutiny, expectations that I am now placing on myself. To rise above "that".
She isn't subject to scrutiny and expectations from you. In fact, that is part of why she wanted out- because she was tired of being perpetually criticized by you. Yet you continue. What are you gaining from focusing on your WAS's shortcomings?
Me:38 XW:38 T:11 years M:8 years Kids: S14, D11, D7 BD/Move out day: 6/17/14, D final Dec 15