Just thought I would come on and let you all know that the divorce was finalized 11/9. Never had to go in to court. Just signed some paperwork and let the lawyers handle it. A part of me will probably always be sad about the end of my marriage, but it needed to be torn down to build something greater.
The amount of support I received while I was here was incredible, and I cant imagine my life being in a better place had I not stumbled upon this place. The tools I gathered in repairing and rebuilding my life have been invaluable. I FEEL like a completely different person than the one who joined here 6 months ago.
To my ex-wife that may or may not be reading this: I am sorry that you couldnt find it within yourself to be happy while you were with me. I truly hope that you can find your source of happiness and break the destructive pattern. Im sorry that I didnt have the tools to be the husband that I should have been. Going through this process has taught me an incredible amount about how to be a spouse, a father, a friend, and a man; I will continue to apply the lessons learned from this experience as I move forward with my life. I cherish the time we spent together, and while I wish the ending had played out differently, I dont regret the story. Thank you for being in my life and good luck going forward.