It's a strange feeling, to say the least. I am single for the first time in 16 years. I thought I would be more upset, but it's more if a numb feeling. The past 11 months have been filled with a whirlwind of emotions, planning, moving on and wondering about the next step.
I have informed the kids in a gentle way. They are excited to spend more time with me (50/50 vs exp standard). I cannot explain how important that is to me. She stonewalled at first, but money was motivating to her.
Her parents reached out to me. They all had another catastrophic blowout and are not sure if they will ever speak again. They have invited me to visit them with the kids (they live out of town). I am planning a trip for next month.
She has enough money to be taken care of for a while. I hope she is cautious with it. I still care for her and hope she is ok. I have always pictured her coming back and apologizing. That would at least bring some closure. The mediator said to expect that when the money runs out. We shall see.
Kids and I are going on a short trip this weekend. This will be the first overnight trip we have taken somewhere as a single parent family.
