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Big changes...feel so alone and scared

So I was a Nestie for years....been married 10.5 years, have two beautiful girls...and our life has fallen apart. I have been dealing with a verbally abusive situation for years, and it turned physical 3 times now. Watching my daughters look at my bruised face was enough for me to have to file for divorce. Mo have tried to make it work for so long...for so many reasons. I just can't anymore. I have my kids in counseling, I am in counseling too... It's been 3 months... And in this state you have to be separated a year to divorce. I tried going the at-fault way, to get it done sooner, but after two months with a lawyer, I have spent more than $7k. Ugh... This just sucks. My oldest is having major adjustment issues. She cries a lot.... I hate this for my babies and I wish I could just make everything better. I am supposed to move into my new place in a couple weeks.... He wants to go over all the belongings tomorrow which makes me nervous... I literally hate this so much.

I have a great bra, but could definitely use some "support"... If you have been thru this, or even have some encouraging words.. ;)

Re: Big changes...feel so alone and scared

  • Make sure you take someone with you when  you meet with him to go over stuff with  him. DO NOT be alone with this man.

    Has he been abusive with the kids?

    The kids will adjust. It is hard on everyone and takes time. I left with 3 kids. They are doing great now. Putting them in therapy ASAP was a very smart thing.


  • Take comfort in knowing you are doing the right thing, as hard as it is. Remember that you don't ever want your daughters to go through what you're going through, and you're setting a wonderful example by leaving! You're teaching them that it is completely unacceptable for another person to abuse them. You should be proud.
  • This is a great resource. Lots of people who've been through similar situations and can be extremely helpful and supportive.
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  • No he has never been abusive to the girls...only through the hearing me get cussed out. Which, yes, i know, is definitely not okay.

    Thank you ladies
  • I agree with everyone. Yes. Do NOT under ANY circumstance e alone with this man!
  • I'm so sorry for what you have gone through.  I just wanted to throw out my encouragement with the other PPs.  I know it must be hard, especially seeing your girls hurting, but you are doing the right thing and you know you are doing the right thing.  As time passes and things become more normalized, it will get easier and easier for everyone.

    And you are doing the best thing for your daughters.  You are showing them it is NOT okay or acceptable to be verbally or physically abused.  I know you don't want them following that path.  Keep showing them your strength.

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