I can say with all honesty that the divorce was the most devasting thin I have even gone through and I have been in tornados, earthquakes and hurricanes and floods! I still deal with it but at least it doesn't haunt every moment and it does keep getting better.
My kids saw what I went through and know that it is best to always try than to just cave and walk away.
You can get mad at me if you want, but for some reason I think when you take the step towards your divorce, your H is going to have a huge reality check. It may just be enough to get him to move towards your side of the fence. Are you closing the door or leaving it open? Just curious. I also think no matter what happens you need to respect yourself and love yourself because if you don't how can you expect someone else to?
Either way, I think you have learned a lot from this "experience" and will be fine. I am her for you.
hugs
kat
Me-53(and learning!) S24, S21, D18, D17 Just keep swimming, Just keep swimming. Dory