but this is truly her loss. We could've built something new and strong.
Good, I am glad to hear you are doing better!
This has probably been the hardest part for me to come to grips with as well so I understand where you are coming from.
I just try to remember that it is more about them than us and just because we wanted a happy family, etc. doesn't mean that she currently values/wants the same thing.
I to think we could have grown together but now when I see her and get past her physical beauty I still see the same individual on the inside that hasn't changed. With all the work I have done I know that I deserve better.