Quote: I know that if I let it go, it will continue to eat away at him. But I also know that if I bring it up, it will make him very uncomfortable and he will not want to hurt me.
This is not a burden that you have the ability to take from him. Constant reassurances from you will only keep it in the forefront. I would think it best to allow it to heal under his time frame. Guilt is a strange emotion, especially if MIL and Ex knew how to heap it upon him. I wouldn't change your approach unless it stops working. From what I see, you have it working pretty well!!
