OK a lot of reading here. You are all amazing. I can't stress that enough.
V: I am not sure how an OOP goes with the statement that I shouldn't burn a bridge. I understand what you're saying, don't get me wrong. I just don't know where to fall in between the lines on that one. Thanks for the awesome positive reinforcement. I am trying my best, and I'm not nearly as perfect in my execution as I should be. I am just doing the best I can with what I've got.
Surfer: That is a huge help to me. Especially the playbook for gaslighting, projecting, and abuse scripts. It really is like they have a WS script. I have noticed an after bedtime schedule. That's the danger zone, once the kids are in bed. You are right, I did have a lot of red flags I ignored. Makes me feel like an idiot at times, but we were happy back then. This makes me so sad. She is leaving so much behind.
And blaming it all on me.
She is not here tonight, and it is peaceful and calm. That's when the PTSD kicks in. Lol
Thank you all again this thread has been a lifesaver.
Save yourself. Nobody is coming! BD:11/2017 Filed:12/2017 Final: 2/2018