Been there, done that, sadly
Tried to protect the idiot
I needed my head examined.
Got it examined by a shrink who told me I should feel sorry for my husband~
"Got it examined by a shrink who told me I should feel sorry for my husband~"
And so that proves my theory that most shrinks are indeed mad, themselves.
I did the "protection" thing too.
Don't be hard on yourself.
It happens.
Thank God you survived it.