Originally Posted By: CaliGuy
DWH
So .. those feelings you are having ... NORMAL. they will vary in cycles and intensity, just own em .. let them flood you ... take a look at your watch and set a time, say 10 minutes, allow yourself to think about them however you would like .. then when the timer goes off ... drop em and move on.

Thanks for the suggestion. It's a great idea, but don't think I'm quite there yet. Maybe in another 2 or 3 weeks. Being unemployed is sort of a mixed blessing in a sitch like this. It's nice that I can be home for my kids, and I don't have to worry about falling behind on work. But it gives you a LOT of time to sit and think. I had an interview today and it went very well, so optimistic that I may be back in the office soon. Will be good for me to get out, have things to keep my mind busy, and make some new friends.

The only potential drawback to getting a new job is that I know that's going to bring up the money discussion with WW again. She's in a holding pattern for now, but will be expecting help when I have regular income. I'm not sure of best way to handle it. I don't plan on giving her another dime w/o a court order but I need to explain it in a way that doesn't come across as a total A-hole. Open to suggestions.

I may end up having to file for D just to get that piece of it squared away so it's not a constant source of aggravation between us.


Me 47 W 42
T 24 yrs M 18 yrs
W living with OM
BD1: 3/7/2015 (A with OM#1)
BD2: 4/11/2015 (A with OM#2, W moves out)
WW filed for D, papers received 9/18/2015.
Meeting to determine child custody 9/29/2015.