Journaling:

Ending the week in much better health than I started. The bug took hold of me for most of Monday and some of Tuesday, and I actually got back into the gym by Wednesday night.

Trying to stay busy while I wait for the D papers. W hasn't initiated any D talk or pre-mediation negotiations, and I wonder, at times, if I should show my openness by initiating the conversation. Advice anyone???

Spent a little time this week laying out some of our household assets on paper so I can mentally prepare for the dividing up. I think it's helping me get ready for the separation of "stuff". Also spent some time looking at my finances with (estimated) full child support deducted - to see what kind of mortgage I can afford once the D is done.

The details of the D are messy but less scary than it used to be in my mind. These days I spend more time thinking of the D phase and less about my W coming back. I don't want to push her out of my life, but I am ready for a new life without her.

NM


M: 48
H: 42
M: 14 yrs
3 kids
Bomb: 05/21/08
Status: Limbo

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