Originally Posted by Pattnee5
Thankyou db team, it’s nice to get stuff off my chest to people who have walked in my shoes

It’s good too that you’ve learnt to come here and vent, rather than to him. During my divorce, I felt incredibly alone in the world.

Even though I was aware the people here were from all corners of the globe, I got some comfort knowing people were a) listening to my heart break and b) I wasn’t the first person going through it.

Someone once said to me “millions and millions of people have been through divorce, and they’ve been okay”. That was incredibly comforting 👍

I’m glad you’re finally letting him go. It’s best for you, best for him, best for maximising the chances of reconciliation.

You’ve made mistakes. Don’t shoulder all the blame though. He’s made mistake too.

Perhaps in ten years time, you’ll look back on this time right now as your finest hour. When you were strong, faced your demons, carried your children single-handedly … and perhaps when you learnt your own worth.

Things happen for a reason Pattnee. Strength is built only through adversity.

Would Nelson Mandela have become the incredible human being he was if he had no adversity in his life?

Let his fire burn, it will run out of fuel one day.