Navigating the Heartbreak: Coping with the Discovery of a Double Life

A woman seeks advice on how to grieve the loss of her boyfriend, whom she discovered was living a double life after his death. She found intimate conversations with multiple women on his phone, leaving her devastated and disrespected. The woman is struggling to reconcile her love for him with the betrayal she feels. The columnist suggests going through the stages of grief, seeking counseling, and focusing on her children's well-being. The reader insightfully points out how the mother's controlling behavior may have influenced her daughter's choice in partners.