"COunt your blessing, write a gratitude list. You have 2 I am guessing great adult kids, maybe even have grandkids soon. Show your children how to carry yourself with grace during these hard time.
These are the things that helped me get out of my dark place.
Reading & rereading Db Posting here and following others threads non stop Alanon (I am sure you quailify even if you dont think you do, try it) The book "This Is Not The Season You Think It Is" Laura Munson Therapy Anti Depressants
Of course I do GAL and now have hobbies but for months and months I was just acting as if we my interests, I really had to work on myself before I could enjoy life again.
Today every morning I am grateful for my 2 awesome kids versus how I used to wake up angry that my kids didnt have a father at home.
You can do this"
These are terrific suggestions Limbo! What did the lawyer have to say about your mortgage being in default? And your other financial problems? How is your job search going? I think about you every day. I hope the newness and rawness of your pain has calmed down a bit, so you can start to work on these things to protect yourself and your kids.
Hang in there. You will survive this.
Linda
Me 65, Ex 64 M 38 y 2 adult S, 4 G-Kids MLC 11/07 BD 12/09 D 3/14 Dating nice guy 7/14 Engaged to nice guy 12/17