I decided to call him X from now on.

He’s not officially XH yet, but I've asked my L to begin the divorce paperwork this week as it will be one year since BD/separation on the 5th of June. The government considers the relationship irretrievably broken past that point.

X came to pickup S2 this morning. It wasn’t until I sat down to work that I remembered the date. Today is my wedding anniversary - it would have been the fourth. I nearly forgot, but felt a wash of relief and reflection once it hit me.

I loved being a wife. I did not love being married to X. I loved X. I’m glad I’m not with X. X tried to destroy me. I have no anger or hatred for X any more. All these are true simultaneously.

Last week I posted about two unexpected financial windfalls that occurred following my settlement. Yesterday I received another one! Apparently I overpaid childcare fees this past year so the government has reimbursed me $4000.

Happy anniversary to me wink What a crazy year it has been. The most important year of my life. I’ve started talking to a local single dad with full time care of his little boy and it makes me excited for the future.

Life does go on and you will not die.


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