Hey Everyone..

iVillage Member
Registered: 06-15-2003
Hey Everyone..
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Sat, 05-19-2007 - 8:58pm

My name is Jen and I'm 26 years old. A couple months ago, I decided that my marriage is over. We've been married for 3 years and have 2 children together.

We're still living together and that's hard. I'm originally from Michigan and moved here to South Carolina 2 1/2 years ago. I'm waiting until our son gets out of school to move back to Michigan. I have no family here so I'm stuck staying in the house with him. He says he'll move out and doesn't.

I struggle with all sorts of emotions. One minute, I'm so happy it's ending, the next minute I'm bitter and the next minute sad it's ending.

We've been together for almost 9 years. We've had many ups and downs but these last two years have been a huge struggle. I've tried to save it and he's given somewhat of an attempt in the past but there of course was the 'straw that broke the camel's back'.

I'm hurt and angry. I know deep down divorcing is what's best, but I struggle so much with the emotions of it and am falling into a depression because of it.

Anyway, I'm glad I found this board. I have a feeling I'll be around here a lot.

iVillage Member
Registered: 10-30-2003
In reply to: jenwine
Sat, 05-19-2007 - 11:40pm

Welcome to the board. I had an extended live-in with my STBX before we officially split too. It's really not easy to live in the same house even if it is a logical thing to do.

If you feel like you're becoming depressed due to the stress of living in the same house or the roller coaster ride of emotions, please consider seeing a counsellor. Going through all of the transitions associated with separation and divorce are difficult enough without dealing with clinical depression to boot. Take good care of yourself.

iVillage Member
Registered: 05-12-2007
In reply to: jenwine
Sun, 05-20-2007 - 12:30am

Hey there and welcome... though I'm sorry you find yourself in the position to need to find the board, I'm glad you found us.

 


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