H is not your friend your friend. H is no longer the man you married. You must get protection and clear boundaries for yourself and your son. You will never regret taking steps to ensure clear boundaries.

I never thought my life would end up this way after 25 years. I am so glad that I was relentless in pursuing a separation agreement. It has been the best way to minimize the financial damage and solidify my rights as a mother and as a wife. Moving forward my H knows those boundaries. Will this save my marriage? Probably not but having it in place did not make things worse either.

Stay strong. Do what you need to do for you and your child.


M:25 years at BD w/ 2 daughters
BD: 5/14
Separated 6/14 - H moved cross country w/OW
D Final 9/17

“I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it.”
― Maya Angelou