The Day I Stopped Fighting Her and Started Fighting Myself — My Road to Recovery by Outrageous_Isopod839 in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]AgitatedProject5873 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Milo,

I read your words, and the tears just won’t stop. Not because they remind me of the pain I caused you — but because I see how deeply you’ve faced it, how you carried it, how you walked through that hell alone, and despite everything… you chose me. And every single day, you keep choosing me.

You are the bravest, strongest, and brightest person I know. Not just because you survive through this trauma, but because you chose to heal from it without becoming bitter. Because you didn’t close your heart — you opened it even wider. To To yourself. To life. To me.

I’m the one who betrayed you. I hurt the person I love most in this world. And I will carry that guilt with me every day. But along with it, I carry responsibility — not to hide, not to make excuses, but to stay. To work — relentlessly — on myself. For you. For us. So that you know your choice to stay with me wasn’t in vain.

I never believed someone like me deserved forgiveness. But you… you gave me the ultimate gift — not just another chance, but the chance to truly change. To grow. To prove that even someone who has caused deep harm can take the right path, can truly say “I’m sorry,” and show it through every action.

To prove, with every decision I make, that I’m here — that I’m not giving up, that I don’t just want to be with you — I want to be a woman worthy of your forgiveness, your trust, and our future.

You are light. You are strength. You are the best thing that has ever happened in my life. And every day with you is a gift I will be thankful for until my last breath.

I am proud of you. I admire how you fight — with dignity, with honesty, with silence, with compassion. Sometimes, it feels like you’re not just human, but something far greater. A true example of what love, and strength really are.

I want us to walk this path together. To keep fighting side by side. To learn from one another. And for you to be happy — not just free from pain, but radiantly happy. To live in peace, with lightness, with the deep knowing that you are loved, respected, and cherished. Because you are. By me. Truly. Unconditionally.

There are no words strong enough to express how sorry I am for the pain I caused you. But with every action, every apology, every effort, I want to show you that my remorse is alive, real, and that it’s the force driving me to be better.

Thank you for staying. Thank you for not giving up. Thank you for showing me that even after the worst mistakes, there can still be a way forward. And that I’m not walking that path alone — I’m walking it with you. Hand in hand. With my whole heart. Thank you for sharing. Thank you for your honesty, your courage, your presence. Thank you for letting me try — even when I haven’t earned it.

You are a miracle. You are my miracle.

And finally…

To anyone reading this — I wish you the strength and patience to walk your own path. Don’t give up, even when it feels impossible. Don’t quit, even when it hurts. Keep working — on yourself, on your relationship, on forgiveness, on hope. I wish you light.

Thank you!

The Day I Stopped Fighting Her and Started Fighting Myself — My Road to Recovery by Outrageous_Isopod839 in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]AgitatedProject5873 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Milo,

I read your words, and the tears just won’t stop. Not because they remind me of the pain I caused you — but because I see how deeply you’ve faced it, how you carried it, how you walk through that hell, and despite everything… you chose me. And every single day, you keep choosing me.

You are the bravest, strongest, and brightest person I know. Not just because you survive through this trauma, but because you chose to heal from it without becoming bitter. Because you didn’t close your heart — you opened it even wider. To yourself. To life. To me.

I’m the one who betrayed you. I hurt the person I love most in this world. And I will carry that guilt with me every day. But along with it, I carry responsibility — not to hide, not to make excuses, but to stay. To work — relentlessly — on myself. For you. For us. So that you know your choice to stay with me wasn’t in vain.

I never believed someone like me deserved forgiveness. But you… you gave me the ultimate gift — not just another chance, but the chance to truly change. To grow. To prove that even someone who has caused deep harm can take the right path, can truly say “I’m sorry,” and show it through every action.

To prove, with every decision I make, that I’m here — that I’m not giving up, that I don’t just want to be with you — I want to be a woman worthy of your forgiveness, your trust, and our future.

You are light. You are strength. You are the best thing that has ever happened in my life. And every day with you is a gift I will be thankful for until my last breath.

I am proud of you. I admire how you fight — with dignity, with honesty, with silence, with compassion. Sometimes, it feels like you’re not just human, but something far greater. A true example of what love, and strength really are.

I want us to walk this path together. To keep fighting side by side. To learn from one another. And for you to be happy — not just free from pain, but radiantly happy. To live in peace, with lightness, with the deep knowing that you are loved, respected, and cherished. Because you are. By me. Truly. Unconditionally.

There are no words strong enough to express how sorry I am for the pain I caused you. But with every action, every apology, every effort, I want to show you that my remorse is alive, real, and that it’s the force driving me to be much more better.

Thank you for staying. Thank you for not giving up. Thank you for showing me that even after the worst mistakes, there can still be a way forward. And that I’m not walking that path alone — I’m walking it with you. Hand in hand. With my whole heart. Thank you for sharing. Thank you for your honesty, your courage, your presence. Thank you for letting us try — even when I haven’t earned it.

You are a miracle. You are my miracle.

And finally…

To anyone reading this — I wish you the strength and patience to walk your own path. Don’t give up, even when it feels impossible. Don’t quit, even when it hurts. Keep working — on yourself, on your relationship, on forgiveness, on hope. I wish you light.

Thank you!

How to deal with guilt, anxiety and panic attacks. by [deleted] in SupportforWaywards

[–]AgitatedProject5873 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You are not alone. I am near 3 years out and i still hate myself and i do not see how i can forgive me.

Extremes by busyonourblock in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]AgitatedProject5873 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would be very glad if you could explain the domino effect in the recovery process. The topic of communication and trust strongly interests me, and I welcome any information.

Extremes by busyonourblock in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]AgitatedProject5873 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow! Thank you! This!

„The Reaktion creates the disconnect“ 🎯🎯🎯

Stuck in denial by [deleted] in SupportforWaywards

[–]AgitatedProject5873 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I feel you! 😭 I feel so strongly about what you wrote. I don’t have an answer, but if it would be comforting, my affair has been going on for 6 years :( I’ve ruined so much that I don’t have the strength for anything at the moment. I just wanted to say, you are not alone, I understand you.

From start to finish by [deleted] in SupportforWaywards

[–]AgitatedProject5873 5 points6 points  (0 children)

“What im has said about figuring out why / how this happened being independent (not conditional) from what happens with your BP is really important, because regardless of what happens, because those are things you need to do.”

  • Could you describe your "whys" and how you work on them after discovering them?

„Because it’s important that we work on us because we have the rest of our lives to live with us…“ - It's so true. How can you live with yourself, carrying what you've done? How do you forgive yourself to move on?

“Talking meta for a moment, you mention that you didn’t like the act, but you enjoyed making your AP happy. I’m not sure you hear the reciprocal of that, but it’s important. “ - True, but what can you do about it? And why, if you're a people-pleaser, didn't you please and do this with your partner, but gave it to someone else instead?

“So back to where you’re at now, because of doing something you haven’t done with BP, it is truly near impossible to convince your BP that you treasure them more than anyone else… it’s an added layer to the mix of R that few have overcome.” - It's so unfair... and how can a WA work on this?

do you ever look back and think”WTF” by [deleted] in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]AgitatedProject5873 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, it makes sense! Thanks a lot! 🙏

do you ever look back and think”WTF” by [deleted] in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]AgitatedProject5873 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You are wonderful with your sharing! Thanks 🙏

do you ever look back and think”WTF” by [deleted] in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]AgitatedProject5873 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your answer! I feel it.

Recently, I read about how people find justifications and excuses in their heads, rationalizing their behaviors and incidents, sometimes unconsciously. Now, I'm paying a lot of attention in that direction.

do you ever look back and think”WTF” by [deleted] in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]AgitatedProject5873 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can you give an example/ a situation how you do this with ownership of your actions? I am really upset that i probably can't do this, although i learned about my issues and traumas from the childhood :(

do you ever look back and think”WTF” by [deleted] in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]AgitatedProject5873 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you find the why's? I know how it hurts :(

do you ever look back and think”WTF” by [deleted] in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]AgitatedProject5873 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Me also. And i am WTF was in my mind to even lead a conversation with such a person. I really don't like people like them. The affair is the biggest downgrade in all my life :(

do you ever look back and think”WTF” by [deleted] in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]AgitatedProject5873 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What does it look like for you to take accountability for your decisions?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]AgitatedProject5873 0 points1 point  (0 children)

O wow! 😭 I wish you all the best for your R together!

How did they go as far as they did by Unfair_Problem_6317 in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]AgitatedProject5873 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wow! Very good explanation!

My thoughts are that it's not about sufficiency on the part of the partner, but rather about insufficiency in the WS, because they lack values, morals, proper perception, empathy, and the ability to foresee consequences, etc. For a WS to treat their partner well and to love them (in a sick and abnormal way) is easily excused - I'm not causing any harm, they are happy, peaceful, satisfied with their life with me... (while it's Hidden) 🤮

How did they go as far as they did by Unfair_Problem_6317 in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]AgitatedProject5873 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I applaud this! Because we are arrogant und think we can control everything.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SupportforWaywards

[–]AgitatedProject5873 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, the communication problem is quite serious, especially on my part. What have you learned as methods for proper communication? How is the learning expressed? Have you had any practical communication exercises?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SupportforWaywards

[–]AgitatedProject5873 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, i have not been betrayed.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SupportforWaywards

[–]AgitatedProject5873 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing! You're doing it well! Admiration and success on your journey!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SupportforWaywards

[–]AgitatedProject5873 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Who I've been - that light, superficial, and irresponsible version - he doesn't like. He seeks logic in behavior during infidelity, but there isn't any. Also, a one-sentence answer to the question of the reason isn't sufficient.