oot for life: Thank you for taking the time for your very careful and thoughtful response. It is something I may need to put more thought into. The mind and the heart are not in sync at this time. I thank you for your insightful words which make tremendous sense.
Sam2: We did speak to the parents, and it did not make things better. The more emotional her pleas were the more the news came back with the harsh reality of how the parents are interceding in everything she does now. But, she may realize your point, as well, and who knows what may happen? Riding out the time apart, with no communication, is a kind of a withdrawal that is severe at times.
This idea of breaking something off; cold-turkey, may have it’s merits, but emotionally, it can be horror, and then some.
Again, thank you very much and I apologize for taking up time. I have held this inside for over a month and a half, but I am glad I could share this here. Thank you all very very much.