Little update.

Things are going well working from home. My parents' house is near a field so I have a good view and can easily go for walks. I'm doing exercise at home. Might buy some of those resistance bands seeing as there is no space for weights etc.

Still doing lots of research into detailing, getting really interested in it. Have joined a forum and chatting to others for advice and guidance. Bought a load of stuff this week. Will need to do another big shop in the next day or so too. Looking forward to this being an enjoyable, therapeutic hobby.

Mentally, I feel in a really good place. Confidence hasn't waned at all, just keeping it consistent. Being busy and having time to do lots of things is helping a lot.

I still think about XW but it is not 24/7 and now I find myself stopping those thoughts after a few seconds, so I guess this means I'm more lovingly detached. I don't think it's got to the stage where I've fallen out of love with her or don't care about her at all - there'll always be something there as I spent 8 years of my life with her. For example, I see things on TV that I find funny and am a bit sad that she is not there with me to laugh about them too. Increasingly, I'm not worrying about what her friends/family are saying about me. Being on here has made me get into the habit of reminding myself that whilst they may think the lighthouse is rubbish, it's actually in a great state. I will continue.

Hope everyone is well.


Me - 36, W - 32
No kids
T - 8 yr, M - 3 yr
Discovery - 14 May 2019
S - 25 May 2019 & D bomb - 29 July 2019
D & House sale final - Feb 2020