"I am trying to be my old self. It is hard to compete with new and interesting when you have spent everyday together for 7 years. I used to be so brave and independent now I am nervous. Trying to figure out what is next."

Linz this^^^is normal. You will forget who you were during this time. Fear will take over any good memory you had of yourself. It shatters self confidence and esteem. It makes you question yourself at times all you see are negatives things about you....But you have to put a big old stop sign to those thoughts or he will do what he wants with you. Sit back and make a list of strengths that you have. I know you are good are many things, right? If it hurts don't look at his FB page. It is snooping and it doesn't help..

Now lets look at your GALing activities. What are you doing for you? I know you are not working but there are things you can do which are free. Think about having some fun and being happy. No one wants to be around a depressed person. Time to get that independent spirit back


M 53
D 20
Separated 6/22/11 moved out 10/24
Together 26 yrs
Married 16
W Filed for D 7/21/11
Served 9/6/11
D final 8/28/12

“Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be.”

John Wooden