Is there a link or book that explains what she is going through so I can understand the stages people go through as a WAW?...
The answer is yes, see the list of links Cadet will have given at the early part of your thread, especially those written by Sandi2.
Originally Posted By: fdu
...patience, patience, more patience. when does the pain go away or when do I become numb to the hurt?
You are right about the patience bit, the pain never completely goes away but it does get easier and in many ways that s down to you and how you control your thinking, if you keep on using your mind in the way your are, you'll keep on getting the same result.
- Nobody has ever learnt anything important from happiness and success; problems make us grow - Consult your plan, not your feelings - If you haven't set goals, how can you expect to achieve anything?