WARNING: long rant ahead. Don't feel obliged to read it all. How are you going? I haven't been able to catch up with everyone since being back I am straight into single Dad duty.
Hi my friend!
There's nothing to be sorry about - rant away. That's what this forum and the DB Family is all about. A place to vent and seek advice and support.
I am hanging in there, thank you for asking.
You are really going thru a rough time. Wow. I understand the "shock and disbelief how my partner of 12 years is a different person" all too well. It may not help much, but please know you are not alone. I feel the same way about my W of 14 years.
Some points MWD pointed out in an email I received today. Maybe you got it, too.
Parts from Michele's e-mail:
"But I say, "Congratulations to you for realizing the importance of making your marriage and family work." You understand the impact of divorce and the havoc it can wreak in people's lives.
So, in this journey that you're on right now, I want you to know that I appreciate your decision to fight for your marriage. If no one has said that you this week, let me be the first.
You are brave.
You are caring.
You are strong.
Keep up the good work."
That describes you, Pyrite!
Bob
Me:55 yrs/W:51 yrs (has MS) M:14 yrs T:15 yrs No children together--3 each from previous marriages Wife Moved Out: 10/19/14 Wife Filed for Divorce: 10/20/14 Divorce Final: 10/21/15