Clinging to hope,

I know. I am ashamed. It's not something I am proud of and it is something that I don't want to do again.

I was an avid church goer growing up, and even after marrying. It was only about 4 years ago that we stopped going...ironically (or maybe not) about the time this all started.

I consider myself a logical, science minded person. However, I believe in God and the church. I missed it. I'm happy to be back. It is a counter-weight to the weight of the world we face every day. It keeps me centered.

Unlike you, I can't say no legal steps have been taken. At least I won't be able to after Monday. We go to mediation, pay an attorney to help us divide our assets and debts. Then we file, I don't think we do that MOnday, but if we do, I am prepared to sign with my wife. I need to let her go.

It's a tough situation. No one is perfect, and we all tend to think we are the worst of the bunch; but we all have good in us, I'm trying to focus on that right now.

Thanks for sharing your expereince.


M: 33
W: 31
D: 11, 6; S:2
M: 11y T:15y (H.S. Sweethearts)
Seperated: 8/30/09
Met with Divorce Mediator 10/5/09
Divorce papers filed 11/13/09