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I Need to Decide If I'll Stay In My Marriage

Starting Divorce Process

By: JustBeIt
Written on January 27th, 2013
We were just about to talk about division of things when my 25 year old son came in. Those talks are postponed, but I expect them today to continue. I've been moving toward this for four years. In many ways I have been preparing her for it too so that is not this huge catastrophic event. Four years ago, it would have been and it could have been really bad for the both of us. Not trying to under estimate the impact now, but I think we are more prepared. I don't totally mean that I've been preparing her for this exclusively. Life itself has done most of it. I just let life be the teacher. I too am the student and it is very hard for me too in a much different way. Anyway, just letting my EP friends now where I'm at. Thanks to anyone who's read my stories and even more gratitude to those who have taken the time to know me.
By: JustBeIt
Age: 46-50 , Male
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    roflao
    roflao

    So it's been close to 6 months since you wrote this, did things turn out as you had hoped? Was it an easy transition? I recently filed for divorce and it's eating me up inside. I don't regret divorcing him, but I have never lived alone (me and my 3 kids) and it's all very overwhelming to me.

    5 days ago
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      JustBeIt
      JustBeIt

      Still married for now. We've come close to divorce three times since 2008, and twice since 2010. I'm still for it. Waiting for right time. Last kid is 15 1/2 now so its getting close. I am not necessarily waiting for her to be 18. Thanks for your inquiry. I'm sorry you are having a rough time. It will get better.

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    Indie42
    Indie42

    I hope everything goes smoothly for you all.

    Mar 28
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    ladyryan
    ladyryan

    I admire how you handle things your way. With your career and now with your Marriage/Divorce issue. Hope everything falls to everyone's good intention. Good luck.

    Jan 29
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      JustBeIt
      JustBeIt

      Thank you LR. It can all be very taxing and self doubt can enter ones mind so your comments are much appreciated. X

      Jan 29
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      ladyryan
      ladyryan

      You're welcome.X

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    theheartofmemphis
    theheartofmemphis

    I do hope things go smoothly for you all..

    Jan 27
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      JustBeIt
      JustBeIt

      Thanks so much.

      Jan 29
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