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I Am Getting a Divorce

Coping With Divorce...Its So Sad

By: kimberly45
Written on January 26th, 2013
Age: 41-45 , Female
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    someday59

    been fighting for a divorce for 2 1/2 years....trust me it gets easier with time

    Feb 19
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      kimberly45

      im not fighting mine that long...i already really cant stand him....ive learned over the past couple of weeks...to stop crying over the good things think about how many there really were ...and ive now replaced them with the horrible things that man has done to me

      Feb 27
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      mindnoter

      I understand that you are trying to cope but thats also dangerous. Always remember that the reasons are set in stone but your ultimate goal should not be hate but to be neutral, he actions void of any feeling to you. I am getting there but I know I cannot have any contact or everything goes to crap so I make sure there is distance. Hate will eat you up not him, he doesn't deserve to be 'forgiven' but if you dont you become his prisoner bound by the feelings he forced uppon you. Hope this makes sense..

      Mar 16
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    curioushubby59

    I hope you will find that it does get easier with time.

    Feb 19
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      kimberly45

      it is...im almost forgetting about him...he comes to mind once in a while...but why??? i dont sit around and ask myself anymore its not worth it...hes evil and he knows it...i feel empathy for his girlfriend i really do

      Feb 27
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    tenderheartman

    Take one day at a time Kimberly...your thoughts will become more solidified in time. *hugs*

    Feb 5
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    Andass

    Hello Kimberly.
    I would say just take one day at a time it was hard for me when my ex and i parted i joined a gym and set myself small targets .Once you have found a new love your life will fall back into place.Good luck

    Jan 29
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      kimberly45

      I know of someone. I am not ready to say im in love or I love you or any of those things. For now im okay with being single and alone. Its been 2 years now and I think id rather get to know myself a bit better before I get to know someone else right? But ill be okay i think

      Feb 13
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    cvann5

    I have similar questions. When will this end? When will I feel better? Why did this have to happen at all? If there were good answers, there forums would not exist. We would all feel better, perhaps divorces wouldn't happen.
    I have really no words of wisdom; just words of support, warmth and encouragement. Things will get better. It all takes TIME. I am in the middle of it also, and know somewhat how you feel.
    Prayers for you

    Jan 28
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      kimberly45

      hes found someone so its not really bothering me as much...well let me correct myself...hes not bothering me too much anymore...were just in the divorce part..i just want him outta my life..and i never wanna hear from him again..im thankful we have no children together....its almost done i hope..all i feel is empathy for his new gf.....hes done such bad things..and proven things...but my step is my own way.im moving on and im clearing my head more and more each day ....i hope it is going better for you as well?

      Feb 27
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    Penelope76

    Stay strong and keep busy! One step at a time, one foot in front of the other, you'll get through this one way or another! I keep repeating this over and over

    Jan 28
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    Lookseen

    Why did you leave is the question? Is life better for you without him? Focus on why is my first thought. If you brought yourself to leave this man then what is your reason for missing him? Why did you leave if unresolved feelings lingered?

    Jan 27
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      kimberly45

      It is okay to miss what a person did good in the marriage...and it is okay to dislike what things the person in the marriage did to you is it not? I miss some thing he and I did together and places we went or talks we have had.Dont forget all the good things happened in the beginning of the marriage. It wasnt until later on he started watching me with cameras and listening to my conversations with my Children or friends or anyone for that matter. I miss the goods I dislike the bads.. There is good in everyone am I not right ?

      Feb 13
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    john818

    fair play for being strong about not trying again.........at least you can start again with someone nice ....im at the early stage of do i go or do i stay for the kids.john x

    Jan 27
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      kimberly45

      I will start one day with someone nice. Key words One Day.. Not right now Its time for myself i think ..I had no children with him mine were from someone else....the father of my children is great. My exhusband and i have no children together...back when i was with the father of my kids..i questioned that for 4 years...do i go or do i stay....staying was not an option..well it was...but was it a good one????? not for me...You have to ask yourself is there any love left...can you stand each other...do you think of another person....if you choose to stay bc of your children all the power to you..but maybee seeking help might help..it didnt for me...i do not regret my choice and the father and i raised our children living apart from each other...they are today...wonferul well educated and still loving both myself and their father

      Feb 13
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    DreamyMermaid

    kimberly, don't answer if you don't want, but why are divorcing?

    Jan 27
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      kimberly45

      I am Divorcing because.........He was bossy...controlling and mean..he plays himself to be a perfect man...hes been caught listening to me while i was in the bath talking to my daughter....when i got out i found the tape in the medicine cabinet...i dried off and went out to confront him he was on the computer...he laughed right away and ssaid...i wanted to see what you guys were talking about because when im in the room everyones quiet and when i leave the room everyone seems to talk....hes parranoid jealous...he had cameras all over the house including the bedroom..he watched me all day when he was at work......he did other things i cannot mention on here ....those are the reasons.and i dont trusst him.hes lied and ive busted him with it..by recording his admittance on the phone....thats why were getting a divorce..he makes up his own reasons....in which i really do not care...as long as i never see him again......

      Feb 13
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    purplefreesias

    You are already showing how strong you are with declining his offer. If he has abused you then you know as we do that it will not stop. Painful as it is you must move on and let us help you through the process. Yes it will heal in time but everybody is different. Feel free to mail me if you need to

    Jan 27
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    stamp24

    I can't imagine your pain and hope I don't ever have to go through a divorce. I cannot stress enough how much I admire that you said no to another chance. It took a lot to say that. Loving someone and leaving them because the marriage is unhealthy and beyond repair is probably very hard. I am always here if you need to talk. Do not beat yourself up. A lot of women right now wish they had your strength and courage. Most women can't put their foot down and keep going back to the bad situation. I love that you can love him and still do what is right. Please continue to deal with it in whatever way helps you. You are beautiful and deserve the best that life has to offer. Please no that your pain will heal with time. Wait til that grand baby gets here. Congrads.

    Jan 26
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      kimberly45

      I cant waite for the grand baby...lol..but still need her to bake for a few more weeks.....shes been trying to come for 3 weeks now...just pray please...

      Feb 13
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    mindnoter

    Hey, I dont see any good side to divorce. That being said I also believe some things cannot be undone. I am currently just waiting for my soon to be x wife to go to court and inform me that it is done. Although I loved her I must be honest and say that at this point it wil be easier if she just goes through with it.

    I guess all I am saying is that devorse is never a good thing (its a breaking two people apart leaving both damaged - maybe one more than other) but that I can somtimes understand that it is a lesser of two evils and that I hope you find the peace you are looking for, I dont know if I will ever be able to go back to the person I was before. Maye in time we can become somthing different and 'better'.

    Jan 26
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      kimberly45

      Well sometimes Divorce is good and sometimes it is bad. Who knows I wont guess it. If it was meant to be well i think wed still be trying.I am trying to move forward.Its hard of course it is....but im getting there..For you well? It seems like you dont want to leave her.Have you told her this and have you two discussed this? Do you really want to be who you were before...or are you hapy with who you were before and changed because of your marriage. I am who I was and im loving it....lifes short the battles driving me nuts but im getting there

      Feb 13
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      mindnoter

      Very true comments, I guess I know deep down that I am better of without her, and that I dont want to be the peson I was/becomming with her. You are right though, that even with that knowledge I dont want one but sadly she is not giving me that option. Its tough getting through but I am sure we will, its just sad the time that was stolen and some things I fear might never be the same again. Keep strong..

      Feb 13
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    HedoZen

    try to find groups in similar situation for you to join will help. I bet you can easy find by using keywords on Google. Keep busy, do things you wished you had done, etc Keep your mind busy or else you will dwell into you miss him....I bet his moving on

    Jan 26
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    Mahal1023

    You will get through this. Theres nothing wrong with crying it out. This is the time to look deep within and rediscover who you are and embrace the new person emerging from a failed marriage. Be patient. Its going to take awhile for you to mourn your marriage. You've got a brighter and healthier future ahead of you. Lastly, ignore the trolls that post messages. Their not worth your time. Good luck.

    Jan 26
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    sweetnessnc1

    I am proud of you. You handled it with grace and maturaty. Good for you. Love doesn't just stop because you ended the relationship. It takes time to heal.
    As far as the rude comments made, block them. I learned early on' if you have nothing good to say, then say nothing at all.
    Hugs to you!!

    Jan 26
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    CrazyWaterSpring

    There is a reason why you're divorcing him. Keep that in mind as you move on with your life.

    Jan 26
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    MarkFree

    Divorce is a good thing - 2 years plus, you'll look back on this and wish you had done it sooner.

    Jan 26
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      kimberly45

      2-yrs? wev been separated for well ove a year....I think ill get thru it..it just cant get bettr right its got to get gonig at some point...I met with him today in a private meeting which was requested b him..He asked for another chance...it was the hardest things I ever did was tell him no more changes the marriage is done. we shall proceed get this divorce over so we can both move on

      Jan 26
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      MarkFree

      I wish I had your balls! Good luck with it. Did telling him it was over empower you?

      Jan 26
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    fkfkb

    you dont sound like a woman of45 . u r immature. men dont like this type of women. u should grow up.

    Jan 26
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      kimberly45

      Are you talking to me? If your going to talk to me that way..then you need to go write someone else...I will not accept any more abus then I have already have..you call me immature.Is it okay for men to abuse Women? Please do not write me again..I do not need this type of support I cam on here for support...from positive people...You clearly arent a nice person..so please leave me alone.and I do dare you to talk to other people in that manner see if your appreciated there....by the way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! men can like who they want..but none will ever hit me or abuse me again or lock in in closets or do whatever isnt allowed on a woman.....good bye go waste your time somewhere else

      Jan 26
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      fkfkb

      that was very rude, hun. all iam doing is try to help u, hun. when people sanked in deep water, they lost sence of reality and cannot tell right from wrong, or help from let down.

      Jan 26
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      kimberly45

      Leave me alone!!!!!!! You were rude not me..I was defending myself..Please do not write me back or respond..I need decent people in my life ..good by

      Jan 26
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    DreamyMermaid

    Aw, what's happened, Kimberly? You still love him?

    Jan 26
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      kimberly45

      I do....but I cant let myselg go back...and right now im just crying too much where i just cant think straigh right now there was just too much in the relationship...people tell me to cry it out...like ive been crying since this morning and i dont think its goin stop i just wanna get over him and need so much help

      Jan 26
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