Hello All, I've been away on vacation visiting family. I'm back now and dealing with all the thoughts running through my mind. While I was away my survivor gf...
Oh no, Lisa I'm so sorry! I remember you. I always thought that you were going to be one of the ones that "made it" if for no other reason than you seemed to...
Hi Jos: They say the only reason you get caught in an extramarital affair is if you want to get caught. If I found that my partner wrote love poetry to another...
Jos, I think Patricia is right, but I have to say, in all honesty, you gave "Y" about as much of a chance as anybody should get. You've been with this woman...
Thank you, Pat and Daniel, for your thoughtful responses to my situation! I take to heart your words and very much appreciate having an another perspective to...
Hi all, I have recently begun a relationship which has escalated quite quickly. It is a very honest and open relationship, right from the beginning my partner...
I've had several of those "shifts" Daniel speaks about. The 'shift" - - that vacant moment reality stabs you in the heart came back to me reading Daniel's post...
"It seems that being with "Y" hasn't mitigated her depression or prevented her suicidal thoughts. Just something for you to think about"... It is a very valid...
Thinking JoS... There are so many important things to think about -- I'm going nuts -- and sadly, my heart hasn't gone pitty-pat for longer than I care to ...
Hello, I have been fervently reading the archives of this group for the last couple of days. This is my first post. I apologize that it may be a very long...
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My husband is 56. Long history of low self=esteem, money problems, drug abuse, misplaced loyalties-- mainly things that resulted in financial difficulties. 30...
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Greetings "N," Wanted to let you know that I read through your post and related to much of it. I know how it feels when you pour out your heart and no one...
Hello, I also read your whole post and sent you out love and light. I am in a relationship with a man who had been abused as a child and have been dealing...
Thank you guys for your support and advise. I am not ready to give up on this one yet. I have never had such a fiercely loyal or understanding (of my own...
Hi. I was given a referral to this group by a crisis center counselor this morning. I am brand new, and would like to tell you I have been lurking for a while,...
Hey It's been a long time since I was on here. I haven't read any posts lately (in years perhaps)... For those of you new to the support group here, on line,...
I confess to not reading through your entire post, but I must jump in to say I believe what you wrote is overly pessimistic. I have been married to a CSA...
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Hello everyone. While I have not posted in some time, I continue to read through your latests. Last I posted was in late June; perhaps it can be found far back...
I have something that might help again While I was traveling, the first stop I made after leaving the USA, was Heathrow Airport, London, UK. Now, that sounds...
Hi S., You bring back much with the notion of that blast out of blue, when something you thought was over is suddenly happening again, four months up in smoke,...
Hi, Daniel. Thanks for responding. I really appreciate your insightful perspective. I think my discomfort in hearing from him unexpectedly is in that it...
JP, Thank you for everything. You were one of the people that helped keep me afloat when I was drowning and that gave me the hope I needed when it all came...
To notsuperman1959: It was at the 4 1/2 mark that my relationship with my gf changed drastically. I think, quite possibly, that the best advice here right now...
Hello - I think an additional challenge you may have is you being a social worker could be both a blessing and curse; I am glad to read that you have...