Originally Posted By: BobbiJo

I am just about as crumbled up as it gets and yet I can't bring myself to just kick his ass out. What is wrong with me? I am so pissed to think my options are:

*Having my kids (esp Nathan (6)) remember that Daddy left right at Christmas

*Trying to act as if in front of the kids through another holiday season, like last year.


Hi BobbiJo
I've been following your thread, and hoping that things would turn a corner for you soon. Sorry that your H is so lost that he cant see what's happening and how much he is hurting you.

When I read your quote above, it really got me thinking. You know there are always more than 2 options in a situation. Sometimes its hard to see the third option, but I think if you look you will be able to find a way to protect yourself, and also be a good mom to your kids over Christmas.

Is there something fun that you could do - a 180 - to make Christmas memorable for your kids in a different way where the presence or absence of your H is not so noticeable?


Me - 29
H - 32
Married 7 years
Separated 09/07