Your Age: 41-50
Length of Relationship : 21 years or more
How long ago did the betrayal occur?: In the last few months - less than 90 days (3 months)
How did you learn about it?: The woman’s husband reached out
Describe how you are feeling now, or how you felt when you found out.: Devastated, denial, anger, betrayed, broken hearted, sadness, depression, ugly, stupid, delusional, broken, unwanted, unloved, not good enough, helplessness
How have your normal habits changed (eating, sleeping, etc)?: I can’t eat, exhausted, unsettled, and constant crying
What are you using to cope with your emotions? Is it working for you?: Taking responsibility for my failure. Admitting defeat. Nothing is working
What are your next steps?: Mustering up the courage to leave.
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?: Broken
What advice would you give to others in this situation?: I don’t have anything else to give
What else would you like to share?: Wished I could die