I had no idea what a MLC was until now...

[Gordie]

If you feel suicidal, talk to a suicide help line. Seriously. I’ve been there. The pain can be so intense you feel you just want it to stop. It’s hard to see it now, but the intensity of what you are feeling now will not last.

A word of caution about talking to your family members for support. They will take your side. They see you in pain and want you to not be in pain too and as quickly as possible. Sometimes this takes the form of bad mouthing the spouse and supporting divorce as a way to stop the pain, which may be contrary to your own feelings, goals and desires.

Same word of caution on counselors. Some can be terrific. Others just want to see the pain stop and encourage divorce.