I'm really envious of those that are able to keep the family home when all is said and done. My ex and I make about the same amount of money, and neither of us could afford to keep it on our own, but selling did allow me to go debt free which has made life a lot more fun... But now while I look at my life going forward, I'm struggling with the idea of buying a place and picking up a new mortgage this late in life or dealing with the cost/inconvenience of moving every couple of years..

A few posts ago you mentioned not knowing yet how you felt about the D being final, I hope you have found a kind of peace in it. I was upset/angry leading up to the D hearing, but I have found peace in that R no longer being a consideration in my life.


M - 9 1/2 years
5/5/16 - Bomb drop - 3 week EA
10/31/16 - We sold house
01/10/18 - D Finalized