Thank you for this response, Renee. It helps to hear from someone else who acknowledges the wounds of their CN (ex)partner, and how hard it is to walk away when you know how much pain they’re in – even if they don’t realize their pain. For me, it’s exacerbated by the fact that I am a psychotherapist, and I help so many people get healthier – just not my own husband. Breaks my heart. But if I stay, there will only be more brokenness for my children and me, so I’ve got to find the strength to stand strong.