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Hello,
You still have plenty of living ahead of you, and I KNOW you can find peace and happiness.
What are the things that make you happy for even a moment? For example, when you are walking down the street, and a friendly dog comes up to you to say "hi," does that make you happier, at least for a few minutes? If so, consider going to the animal shelter and adopting a pet. Or for example, when you're sitting in a coffee shop drinking a cappuccino and reading a new magazine, do you feel at peace? If so, make that your Sunday morning ritual.
Don't feel like you keep having to give and give to obligations and others. GIVE TO YOURSELF, whatever you want, whatever it is, and tell yourself you deserve it. You want to "sleep in" on the weekends? Do it! Go to the spa every month? Do it! Adopt a kitten? Do it! Do what YOU want, and don't let yourself feel any guilt about it.
Every day, say to yourself that you're open to forgiving your husband, because you won't be at peace until you do. (Work on that for yourself, not for him.)
Finally, I think you could try those workbooks they sell in the self-help section of bookstores. Do like one section each weekend. Keep at it in small steps, so it won't be overwhelming, and so that you'll feel like you CAN put in the work, little by little.
Do you feel any of this advice might help you?
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