The Council of Elders

In the ancient days, whenever Pagans had a pressing problem, they would consult with their Archpriest and Archpriestess. Usually, that counsel would be sufficient, the Pagan's problems would be solved, and that person could go on with their life.

Sometimes, though, that counsel wouldn't be enough...and the person would have to consult with a group of people who were old, wise magi in the old ways.
(The best modern example I could give you...any scene filmed in the Jedi Temple in the Star Wars prequel...the "Jedi Council," especially, in which Yoda was a member...)

That group was called "The Council of Elders," and sometimes -- in the Native American tradition, for example -- the group was called the "Elder Wisdom Circle."
Either way, the function was the same...to give objective, fair, and sage advice to the younger priests, priestesses, and novitiates in the Pagan tradition.

Not that I've ever gotten BAD advice when I approached my Archpriestess...but whenever I would approach the Council of Elders, the impact on my life was always that much greater...and always for the better.
In recent days, I too have consulted with the Council of Elders.
I await the response of the OTHER elders...but one elder has, indeed, responded to my problem.

Elder Mage Naemo responded as follows...
"I sometimes wish my advising was much easier. Your problem, while not unique, is most difficult.
However, sometimes life isn't fair, and one has to play the cards in which they were dealt.
From what I see, however, his reasons for being as he is, and was, are countless...and none of them have anything, directly, to do with you.
You were caught in a stampede that you could not control, and it seems to be yet another sign of a house of cards that have fallen...and fallen hard.

For you to try to repair what is clearly broken within himself, and his circle, is an exercise in futility. For you to second guess why he's done what he's done, is a waste of time.
Give him some space. He will need a few months to see within himself that he is broken. Then, and only then, can you approach him.
It's highly unlikely that he will remain as he is, especially towards you, but if he is, you should find -- and continuously surround yourself -- with people who appreciate your kind and caring nature, and not with those who will viciously attack you for their own selfish means. Be well, dear Child, and let the Goddess light your path."

I feel better...somewhat.