Totally understand. It takes convincing many days that I'm doing fine. What's my alternative though? Think about that.

I can cower under a rock, let the pain consume me and how attractive does that look? Pretty terrible, right? My W like the look of that? Probably not. My kids want to hang out with Dad who is suffering or Dad who is rising up? I think we know that answer.

I'm with you on the money. It [censored] if I end up splitting that, but it's just money. Don't get me wrong I need to protect my interests and then it's just calculating the split.

None of this makes it easier, but when you take it one day at a time, sometimes one hour at a time, it can be easier.

I'm not trying to discount the painful heart ripping, fear you're feeling, loss, etc. The ball is in your hands on how you handle it. One phrase I've learned in this is "accept the feelings; challenge the thoughts". Your feelings are going to be there, but what you think/chose to do next is under your control.

All the best Jim.


Me 42, Wife 39; Married 16; Together 17; Kids: D13, S10
Wife asks for Divorce: 03/19/13
Reconcile: 07/07/13
Round 2 Starts: 02/19/17
Apartment Life: 04/21/17
PA Confirmed: 05/23/17