Startling

I read an article today about a person who’s partner is done with their mental health issues. She explained how she came to realize he were exhausted from it and need to put space.

I have known, since last December, my husband had no desire to deal with my emotional needs. I am sure he was exhausted from my concern about my, and my dogs safety, around our former roommate. I was the crazy one.

I have given him that space even during times of greiving and stress. This article put it in a different light, though. I was able to see, since he saw me as unbalanced, he was just done. Even if I am in a good place now, he is done. I can accept that.

And we are in a much better place now that I don’t lean on him for emotional support. Much less fighting, no expectations or demands on my part. I’m sure he is much happier, too.