Just to recap, my brother passed away two weeks ago. H showed absolutely no sympathy, even when I asked if I could just have a few moments of his time. That is really what did it for me...Texas does not have a legal separation, and since I am in the process of returning to Virginia, that doesn't seem to make sense either. I have sent an email to H, letting him know I love him, and that I needed to say goodbye for me. I have still had no response.
It is different for everyone when you get to that last step. For me, I feel better about this aspect of my life than I have for a very long time. But it is important to make sure that you hit that point for you, and you alone. If there was still a question in my mind, I would not be filing. For me, it is just done. There is no feeling left for me from H, and it is time for me to move on.
I am glad you apologized to your daughter, because down the line that is what she will remember. I realize this was not a set up, and that it was a painful decision for you to make. But my recommendation is to try to keep the kids out of it as much as possible.
(((Hugs...)))
Im still standin better than I ever did looking like a true survivor feeling like a little kid Im still standin after all this time and Im picking up the pieces of my life without you on my mind..