Signing the final papers today . . .
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| Tue, 02-06-2007 - 8:38am |
Good Tuesday Morning All!!
I hope that you all are warm this morning!! It's below zero this morning, with a wind chill of -22'!! Ugh!!
Anyway, I'm going to my atty's office this morning, to sign the final papers. Such a big step, and I know that once I sign those, it's done. 23 years of my life, over. Yes, on one side I'm thrilled, relieved and feel the weight lifting. On the other side though, the myriad of emotions is bubbling up. The grief, frustration, anger, disappointment-at the x and myself, so many things.
I really wanted to go yesterday. My SO didn't have to work, and I really didn't want to go alone. Unfortunately, it didn't work out that way, and I'm going alone. Maybe that's for the best.
I want to take a moment and thank all of you for your support, opinions, shoulders to cry and vent on!! The cl's here are terrific, and I thank you for giving us this forum. For giving us the support that we need to get through this time in our lives. To everyone else, I truly could not have gotten through these last couple of months without you all. It means so much to me!!! No, I'm not going anywhere. Giving back to those who are just starting out, or are in the middle of this, is so important. It's what ivillage is all about!!
I hope that you all are having a good day today!!
Take care!
Laurene

Hope it went as well as can be expected, or better. It is a big step, but one that is typically a relief once its over.
*hugs*
Julie
Julie,
I was very nervous, not sure why!! The junior partner noticed it, and did her best to calm my fears, and nervousness!!
Today? Even though he has not signed the papers, and there is a chance that his idiotic atty won't get the papers in by tomorrow-then we'd have to go back through mediation and spend another $300 that I don't have!-I feel a step closer to freedom.
Looking back on my marriage, I compare it to the "serfdom" of the middle ages. Seeing my x with a clear mind, and heart, I see just how close I had come to destroying myself. I still don't understand why some people are bent on forcing their thoughts, beliefs, and desires on another human being, and beating them down to nothing, and THEN calling it love.
The relationship that I am in now, is the polar opposite of my marriage, and I feel so blessed to have this man in my life!!
I hope and pray that you are having a good day!!
Thank you so much for the thoughts, and for being there!!
Laurene