Thank you Card29 for sharing your experience and wisdom! It really helps learning that others have been through hell and back before me and that I am not alone. I am sorry you find yourself having to go through it again.
I think I am especially struggling because I am an introvert with no social circle around me. I do not socialize or make friends easily. I think going away for a bit to be with my family will hopefully help.
I am also self-employed which makes the situation more uncertain. I have been able to sustain a good income over the years, but it does ebb and flow. We always made sure all of our bills were covered on her income. Thankfully, we never lived beyond our means and have a decent amount of savings, but the unknown is really adding to my anxiety.
I know I need to take this opportunity to double down on the business and channel my energy into it. It hasn't even been two weeks since she left, so I think maybe I just need a bit more time to be able to fully focus.
