My Husband and I Were Struggling to Conceive. Then He Slept With My Sister. That's Not Even Close to the Worst Part.
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The letter addresses the trauma of infidelity and subsequent family dynamics after a divorce. The writer shares their painful experience of discovering their husband's affair with their sister, leading to a broken marriage and emotional turmoil. Five years later, despite their family's attempts to reconcile, witnessing their sister's and ex-husband's happiness leaves them feeling sick and overwhelmed. The advice from Prudence suggests not rushing to reunite if it's too painful, emphasizing the importance of emotional readiness in navigating complex family relationships.
The violation against you was enormous. However, I don't think you should consider forcing yourself into situations that you find unbearable.
Time can sometimes lessen the pain, but it’s completely understandable if you’re not ready to face them just yet.
Read at Slate Magazine
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