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My Soul Has Been Sliced Open, Bleeding Out, Help...

A personal story in the experience: I Have a Broken Heart
I 'm 27 years old living with my Mom and yes, we do live in a trailer park, it was not always this way though... Just over a year ago, I was out of town working for about 3 weeks.  While I was away, my Wife had an affair with my best friend and I mean best friend.  My Mom and his Mom grew up together so me and him grew up together from birth.  The thing that still is eating at my soul over a year later( yes, me and my still Wife are seperated and going through a divorce, hence I am living with my Mom till I get up on my feet) is that, right before I left I told him "This is the first time I've left her alone and you know her very well, would you please look after her for me while I'm gone and make sure shes ok for me?".  We also have a 2yr old son together and he is my absoulute world and for awhile there it felt somehow dirty to have a child with her, I don't know why...  I've since had numerous flings with women none of which lasted more than a few weeks if that and it still feels just as painful as it did over a year ago and now shes in a "committed relationship" with some dude which makes me feel HORRIBLE like what is the Mother of my son doing with this guy and is my son baring witness to all of this or does she have enough common sense to not bring him around him?  Theres so many unanswered questions and so much pain still, not to mention I've lost my job of 6yrs, jobless, broken, depressed and extremely lonely.  I happened onto this website and for the first time in over a year I have a little hope that there really is a light at the end of the tunnel...  If there is anyone out there that might be able to put this in perspective for me or even offer a couple of word of incouragement, it would be more than helpful as I feel as if I can no longer endure this pain...  Thank you for letting me share and if you have any questions or anything please let me know.... 

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Posted Oct 5th, 2009 at 11:25AM
Damn, brother, you're in a world of hurt. I know how you feel to some extent.
I am twice divorced and have been broken, too. Twelve years later and there is still pain when I look into that part of my soul. For me, time and antidepressants are what helped ease it. And I believe that having a child means that I no longer have the right to self-destruct.
But today, I have custody of my younger son, and I have a house and a great woman in my life...
"That which does not kill us makes us stronger." You are becoming one hell of a strong man.
Much love.
     
Posted Oct 5th, 2009 at 1:20PM
Thank u so much man, it really does mean a lot to know that Im not the only man who's ever been wronged... I've just discovered this site and Im learning new things everyday to help keep me sane, so from the bottom of my heart thank you ; )
     
Posted Oct 5th, 2009 at 4:28PM
Thank you thank you thank you, this all helps so so so much, ur comment means a lot to me and each one helps beyond anything thats happened over the past year, ; )
     
Posted Oct 5th, 2009 at 11:33PM
Oh my gosh. Of course you feel depleted and pained. You have been through much (with a double dose).
Your stability (long term friendship, wife, job) has faltered. Everything you knew to be secure, is not.
Now here is the gentle good news.
YOU are strong. Strong enough to get up each morning and face the day.
YOU are kind. To acknowledge those that leave comments, expressing your appreciation, is a wonderful trait.
YOU are a survivor. To have endured what you have and keep the hope alive.
YOU are intelligent. Intelligent enough to have the insight to reach out.
Those are pretty amazing qualities. Don't take yourself for granted. Use that intelligence, strength and survival instincts to keep stepping forward. And with each step, know that it is one step closer to healing.
     
Posted Oct 12th, 2009 at 5:27PM
it doesnt matter where u live its where u want to go, why did u feel dirty 4 having a child w/ this woman
     
Posted Oct 13th, 2009 at 12:26PM
Well I guess ur right about "its about where u wanna go." No, I no ur right actually, as far as feeling dirty, I'm not sure why I felt that way, thats horrible that I dont no why I felt like that isn't it?... Thank u so much for leaving a comment 4 me, I dont think its dirtyt now though, I cant think about much these days but my son and how non-dirty he is, hes a miracle and it makes me sick that I ever thought that: (
     
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