This was me with my ex husband of 29 years. I really never stopped loving him but because of his alcoholism and car accidents, DUIs, and a suicide attempt I decided divorcing him was the only way to save him. It took him four more years but now he’s been sober for two. But he’s so different. I am in love with who we used to be. And, I am having a hard time letting that go. I know full well that’s not what the future would be like for us and yet I let myself live in the past. Recently he really screwed me over. Now, I think I can leave the past behind and possibly love someone else. It won’t be easy as you know. But it will be smart! Timely article for me!