I felt so much shame around my XH MLC and abandonment It was so hard to even think about telling anyone the truth --until I did therapy helped a lot
Once the shame is out of the bag it dissolves, and unfortunately MLC is everywhere so people understand
I was so concerned about the failure of my M at the time and being judged then the same thing happened to my cousin and I could reach out to her with understanding-
My friends would be amazed at the way I handled my xh at the time and could not understand my compassion and forgiveness-and willingness to restore if possible-
Hang in there- you are doing really well- even though you cant see it yet
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