Oh Linda, I know you have thought long and hard about this. Your H was not nice to you and I know you have given this your all. I just caught up on your thread and it seems as though a lot happened in a short amount of time.
I am in the same situation except H is filing this month. Things just are not getting better and everything is still my fault. He is ready to file again and I am ready as well. The holidays were still very tough.
I am still committed to not date until the divorce is done. I just feel it is the right thing. I think because if anything should happen and my h would wake up I don't know what I would do so I think it is just better this way.
I am still baffled how your H thinks an r with RT will work. I agree with someone above that to her, he is only good for a green card. I also can't understand what he saw appealing his last trip to russia but they are not normal right now.
You are a very strong woman with so many of us that are here for you. I know you will be fine and someday you will find someone that will appreciate you. That is what I believe. This is all part of God's big plan.
I think it will be difficult for both of us at first because we both have long marriages, mine not as long as yours but still long.
This was a tough decision for you but I have so much faith that you will be just fine. I'm so proud of you for how you have handled yourself throughout.
I hope you take the help that your friends offer you. My friends in my town have been wonderful. Many of them having gone through similar situations and know that I gave it my all.
Hugs to you Linda!!
M 48 H 50 M 25 T 27 D 20,18,15 6/11 H filed 3/12 H dropped 4/12 H moved out