Wayfarer You write such truth so eloquently and it touched me deeply and got the point across completely. I'm a blubbering mess right now, thanks for that!
I have been questioning our relationship from her perspective, but you're completely right about me knowing my truth. I did love her, do love her an that's what hurts. That part of me that loves her, wants to love her still has nowhere to go. My love that I still hold I can no longer give. This is the first time I've cried for this. This is my truth. My love for her was true, always has been, always will be. For some reason, I cannot feel bad towards her and that to me says something more than words can ever explain.
It's difficult to imagine that she just needed to go and as you said, act like a caged animal to get what she needed. It's a very good analogy that helps explain things in a way that helps me understand. I shall re-read your post many times, I know.
The way your response has touched me is because what you have written is simply truth.
Thank you for sharing your experience and taking the time to write it.
M(55), W(45) BD1: Apr-2011, BD2: 23-May-21, NC (15 June '21) Divorce Filed (16 July '21) --- When you can't see the light at the end of the tunnel, you need to trust it's there.