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Hello All:<p>I just found this site and I can't believe that I've found others with stories similar to mine.
It's been great to see that I'm not the only one.<p>I'm a BS and H had an EA ongoing since OW (married) started working with H which was in 99. Discovered EA in 8/00 not knowing that it was an EA until reading some books. At first H denied, said that OW was just like any other guy co-worker and friend. <p>But I believe I have a unique situation here. OW lives less than 1/4 mile away from me, still works with H, and OW's kid goes to same school as mine.<p>I'm (myself) going to therapy to help me with recover process and because H thinks that I cannot move-on.<p>Anyway that's my story and I hope to at least help or support some of you all.<p>Thanks for the ear.<p>Flaca<p>
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Married 13 years
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H had EA (discovered) 8/00
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Flaca --<p>I hear you and I'm sorry for the situation that has brought you to MB. Know that you are very welcome here and that this is a very good place to be--lots of support and advice and help available.<p>Also, no matter how strange one's story is or how alone we feel with it, someone else here is living it right now, so good help is on the way!<p>BTW: You'll get more responses to your post if you repost this over in the General Questions II forum, which is the most active. But there are people in this one also so you can get some suggestions here too. It's the logical place to post with your problem but GQII is a real general-purpose forum with all kinds of situations; yours would fit right it!<p>I think it's great that you're in counseling for both the reasons you stated: for you and because your H doesn't think you can do what needs to be done--you'll show him! Counseling's a smart move.<p>Things are more complicated when OW lives so close, contact is inevitable (at least in your kids' school), and your H is continuing to work with OW = makes life harder by far. However, I think you are showing strength and direction and have a solid grasp of your situation. <p>Is your H planning to continue to work with OW?
Is he still involved in the EA?
Has it turned into a PA?
What is his response when you've confronted him?
Does he want to continue with you?<p>I'm very glad that you're in recovery! Tell us some more of your story so that we can be of more specific help. Thirteen years together is a big investment and two children make it even more important to work this out.<p>Please know that you're among friends here and that we care about you and how you're getting through it. Post again (even in the other forum) and tell us how you're doing. <p>Ammon

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Flaca --<p>Just checking in on you to see how you're doing. I hope you're feeling better, even a teeny bit is progress.<p>I don't know why we're not getting more action on your post, except that most folks hang out over in General Questions II, a much more active and busy forum. Try reposting your message over there and let's see if we can stir up some more help for you.<p>I had asked some questions but you haven't had the chance to respond yet. Also, if you want to fill in more of your story, I could be more specific with my comments. I'm not an expert or professional counselor, just a fellow sufferer.<p>Hope today is brighter for you than yesterday. I'm here if you want to post again--or over in the other forum. See you there? Hang in...<p>Ammon


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