It is truely sad that so many people who have shown support for others... show either a lack of support or trust for this man who is suffering...
Why????? Not sure, but what I did see was people being mad that their (or other's) "valid" questions are not being answered. That he was to angry..... it almost seemed that some people (more so on no soliciting, but also here) seemed to approach him as if he was some misogynist, instead of an extremely hurt man who's life is shattered.
So many people on this site say they wish they did this or that, but they reacted on emotion or held back... and so many people advice to keep your powder dry...
He did and he was slammed for it!!!
What I find outrageous is the SHOCK & OUTRAGE than he would want to tell his children face to face... to be there and hold them if they needed it. To be the rock solid foundation that they need as their reality is shifting.... Ya know... they same thing so many people come here for!!
Why do I find this outrageous... because from the anger I read in these people responses, I honestly believe that they would have taken the complete opposite view if he chose to let DS1 stay at college and wait to tell him when he got home, call/email, or any other way he could have done it.
Read through this thread and you will see loyal supporters of dance along the line of the rules and even break them, and to me it seems because he was different and he was really angry. I WOULD BE FUCKING RAGING IF I WERE HIM!
If you want a better perspective first read his 2 threads on no soliciting and how people attacked him there and you might get a perspective as to why hi might have ignored some questions or approaches to him. That doesn't make it the SI members fault, but is it not our purpose to be supportive here?
By the very fact people are here we know there is a problem and not everyone responds to problems the same! We all need to expect people will not react in the silo formats we are use to...
In the end nobody is perfect! But this was a man filled with rage he wanted revenge and he needed to vent.... and he did! And people did not react kindly to him.... but he listened and continued to post even through the shade being sent his way (calling him out on every detail that"just didn't sound right", because they have never worded something incorrectly in their life, "it depends on the meaning of the word IS"). Along with the hate others gave sage advice... and he took it!
Although Friday was the worst day of his life (maybe second to discovering the info), he handled it like a champ! He was there for his children, exposed to the spouse (effectively), served her so that she knew she was caught "Red Handed", and through her reaction was able to decide his future. I'm not sure how many people caught his actual desire to R, although it was small it seemed strong and it all hinged on the reaction denial and the desire dies remorse or even pre-remorse regret and the desire grows.
And now this man who is hurting as badly as any member here has, feels the need to leave at the very time period he will need our support the most. This is where memories of the past flood the mind! All the good times and "should have been" tear at the soul. Where doubt, fear, and weakness feed of the carcass of a dead love!
I challenge every poster to this thread to look back at your posts and answer to yourself whether you were true to the purpose you feel you have on this board. I'm sure there will be some who will feel they are perfect, but that might point to a need for greater self reflection because no one is!
I may have rambled a bit, perhaps jumped arround but this has been like an ulcer eating at me. Now i don't feel desire to proof read (even though I should)
MLMM, if I wish I could meet you and be a friend to you in this time of need! Don't turn your back on the board many people here want to help a support you! Stay strong, please know we are here fore you!
[This message edited by SI Staff at 6:04 PM, March 24th (Saturday)]