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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm sorry, OP. Your wife probably feels like a failure, and is embarrassed that everything isn't unicorns and rainbows. She blames herself. It is, of course, ok to admit that. And people will actually like you better for it. But it is so so difficult for some people (myself included). Have compassion and empathy for her as best you can, but also, yes, you can share as needed.[/quote]

np.  I agree with this pp.  I also want to add.  How was her home life growing up?  Was she taught by her parents to never tell others how her family life was because than you are "betraying" your family?  This is common with alcoholic/abusive parents and it might be playing a part.  If she was taught to never express her true feelings it might be really difficult to start now.

Maybe you could suggest individual counseling for her.  It is hard to keep up appearances especially when life is anything but.

I'm sorry that your DD is in pain and your family is going through difficult times.  You are not alone.[/quote]

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