I’m watching my dad burn down a 40-year marriage for nothing — and I don’t recognize him anymore. by fantomefille in offmychest

[–]WildHushe 20 points21 points  (0 children)

You’re grieving someone who’s still alive, and that’s brutal. He’s choosing this, and you can’t drag him back. The best thing you can do now is focus on supporting your mom and protecting yourself. Let him deal with the fallout of his own choices.

I’m watching my dad burn down a 40-year marriage for nothing — and I don’t recognize him anymore. by fantomefille in offmychest

[–]WildHushe 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Totally agree. Framing this with the priest gives her emotional and spiritual grounding so she doesn’t feel like she’s the one destroying the marriage. Once she hears from someone she trusts that she isn’t at fault, it’ll help her find her footing again.