I have been getting dragged..its my own doing..talking to him, reading into his words, trying to keep the connection. Just torturing myself.
We all start out that way. It’s normal.
Let go with understanding and compassion. Let the feelings surrounding the connection fade. Let go without demonizing H. In my view, that’s the shortest path through the suffering to get to where you are wanting to be.
Yes, people in crisis need to hit rock bottom before they will change. Mix drinking and MLC, and it’s a deep hole to fall into.
The LBS hits their own rock bottom as well. Thing is, rock bottom is where and when a person decides it is. Most hurt LBS can and do decide they’ve fallen enough. Choose, and continue to be, better not bitter when you climb back out.
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Feelings are fleeting. Be better, not bitter. Love the person, forgive the sin.