Cherrish Needs Immediate Help!!!!!

[AverageJoe]

The second option is one that many on this board opt to take. It is a difficult and painful journey, one full of peril and challenge. You will feel stretched beyond what you believe you can take and yet you will continue to stand. Know this; your efforts will be rewarded as you will be of the few that have the courage to face themselves…you will get to look deep within to see all the ugliness in you. So where is the silver lining, you might ask? You will have a rare opportunity to fix the ugly parts of yourself. You will be a better person, more attune to yourself and your surroundings. You will be preparing yourself to be a much better spouse, lover, friend than you can imagine and this will ONLY come by standing alone and facing the pain, the ugliness and the struggle.

Just remember, at the end of the day, when the dust has settled and the fog has cleared, you can each hold your head high and be secure in the knowledge that you did not quit. You did not take the easy path, the one most traveled. You stood tall and faced the pain head on. You looked deep within to find the worst in you and resolved to conquer your vices. Whether or not your spouse returns, know that what you possess is rare...the courage to stand for what you believe, the inner strength to combat your own demons, and enough love to endure what will most likely be the worst time of your life. I admire each and every one of you for standing tall and not throwing in the towel - for that would be the easy thing to do. Know that you will be rewarded for this painful journey. I know that I have been and will continue to be as I travel this path.

Beautifully worded!

I agree with you...it's a very difficult position to be in, but it's the right position. Facing any issue head-on will cause pain, but will also teach you how to grow stronger. Walking away from an issue teaches you only, how to walk away!