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Your Age: 41-50

Length of Relationship : 21 years or more

How long ago did the betrayal occur?: It's been a while - over a year ago

How did you learn about it?: a day before the other women gave birth i was told

Describe how you are feeling now, or how you felt when you found out.: Dead - numb he still accepted congratulations calls from everyone in front of me how degrading and still bragged what he could do at 40 and all that was just normal for him because i am a soft women

How have your normal habits changed (eating, sleeping, etc)?: Lost appetite lost many many niights of sleep i was too ashamed to get proper hellp

What are you using to cope with your emotions? Is it working for you?: I just cannot cope anymore and its been 12 years down the line

What are your next steps?: I can rather walk my next journey of life with my family and friend

What emotions have come up for you as you've been going through this? (select all that apply): Shock/Disbelif, Anger, Sadness, Alone, Afraid, Voiceless, Replaced, Betrayed, Devalued, Invisible, Shame/Ashamed

What emotions are missing from the list?: Taken for a ride

What advice would you give to others in this situation?: walk away while you have the time when its fresh

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