Hi Nicole, sorry you're feeling so ill. I hope you feel better soon x

I agree with Sotto, if H can look after your D more that would be a double help for you, 1) to recharge and get better

2) to begin GAL and show him you're not 'waiting' on him to get his act together.

As to the holidays...I'm ruminating on that too. But my children are all adults 18, 20, 23 and it's easier to make it a group decision. I'm actually happy to have Christmas dinner on Christmas Eve and we'll all get to open presents together...then H can book an expensive Christmas meal and take them all out. I then get the house to myself with the dogs! Sounds bliss, as they'll all return in the evening fed and I can just enjoy their company.

For you? What do you WANT to do, this is your time and do whats best for you and your D. Your D won't miss out as I know you'll sort out time for her to see her dad, but do what you feel comfortable doing and not to make H happy.

Get well soon x


Me 50 H 48
S 23 S 21 D 19
Together 31 years
Married 25 years
Separated April 2009 Reconciled 2010
Separated September 2017