I know it is hard One day at a time..the pain will transform you into being who you want and need to be The pain always leaves when the inner work is done, so it has value lean into it-
Just breathe into it and allow it..once we feel it, it passes
Therapy helped me a lot My Therapist understood the principles of DB, and she allowed me to take my time I wasn't ready to close the door with my XH
It takes 12-24 months to grieve
Your Xh seemed like he had a moment of clarity and knows he hurt you I think they float in and out of reality sometimes they use drugs and alcohol to numb the crises is also painful for them they are looking for any replay behavior to feel good and avoid pain
It is also good to know your rights and a good L can advise you( not sure if you have already) Not to start any proceedings, just to be educated you can see a L usually a free consultation without telling H
Hang in I know its hard but you are doing well and will be ok
married 14 years H 42 bomb 2/07 IDLYA D final 3 /09 M ow D ow