After I leave Jake and Beth at the ceremony on Saturday, my mind is reeling. I am still not sure if we’re okay after the things I said to her, but I also know she has to prepare for her hearing on Monday, so I don’t want to distract her with my own selfish needs to be comforted.

By the time my family shows up on Sunday for dinner, they panic when they find me sitting around in sweatpants watching television. I barely respond to them being here, unable shake off ...