Hello IP, I'm glad I found your thread. I'm having a hard time with my situation, too. I keep getting advice about being strong, and sometimes I can take it in. Sometimes I can't and the criticism on these posts can sting a little bit.
Like you, my goal is reconciliation. I understand intuitively that it will only happen if I get stronger, and if I grow and learn. But the pain is so great I can hardly stand it most of the time. I think we have to come to a new realization that WE are worth it. Let's get through this together. We'll learn how to detach, I suppose. We'll get better at taking care of ourselves, I guess. You see my doubt? Maybe we can help each other through.
Rouky is wise. She says we'll all get through this. Let's.
11/4/15 W revealed EA/2 months later became PA with co-worker Reconciling since late April 2016 Don't give up until it's time, then move on Be patient, strong and kind but never a doormat