Quote: I have a strong belief that at some point in time CAW is gonna realize the choices that makes her WA were a mistake and if that occurs after we have moved on, it will end up being tragic. I can't help but think how my actions had started her down this road. All of this was totally preventable ... hence my sense of failure. Something I'm gonna have to learn to live with...
... but may greatest hope at this point is that CAW will come to this realization sooner than later.
And mine, too, KAW, for your sitch, and mine, and dozens of others.
Somehow, you have to forgive yourself for the part you played. Stop living it over, but instead, allow it to make you grow and change. And that is all. Something I read said to ask the Lord for forgiveness and then you must forgive yourself... otherwise, you somehow make yourself more important than the Lord, cause if he forgives you, who are you not to?
You are a marvelous human being. It is so evident in your posts and your willingness to give to others here on the bb. Remember that, put that in your heart. Heal yourself.
Stop wondering what CAW is going to do at some point down the road. The reason the future looks so dark is that the Lord only gives you the light to illuminate the step you are taking NOW. Be in that moment. Savor it.
Hang in there.
Relax. Appreciate. Be calm. Laugh. Enjoy. Be secure. Be loving. Be loved. Don't personalize. Don't ASSume. Accept. Be grateful.