Sounds like it might just be a very distinguished looking scar. In years to come whenever you tell the story, embellish it just a tiny little bit! I chipped my teeth one icy day when I was on my motor scooter and took a turn a little too fast -- I was distracted by thoughts of the ow who was tormenting my every waking hour. So that little defect will always remind me of the awful days, and how they ended up getting better.
I don't know your story at all, but I read your post about family counseling to help D. Don't ever think that your suggesting something is controlling or desperate! If you think D would benefit, then don't just suggest it, insist on it!
I'm glad to hear that W is saying this is just temporary... I hope that means she's working out her feelings and will come home. I wrote on my forum about being the lighthouse. That might help you.
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
