Does the pain ever end?

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Registered: 11-04-1999
Does the pain ever end?
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Wed, 03-22-2006 - 3:14am

Just a brief summary. My ex-wife and I separated in Oct. of 2003, and I was devastated. By April of '04 I thought I had accepted things and, while still sad, felt ready to at least begin moving on. In July of '05 our divorce was final, and I expected it to help me have closure. I felt better for awhile, even very hopeful about my future at times, but now it's hit me like a load of bricks again.

Does the nightmare ever let go of my heart? Can I ever feel like I've turned the corner emotionally and actually believe that this time it will stick? Why does the pain keep coming back when I thought I was finally making progress?

I'm not sure how much more of this I can take.

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Registered: 04-01-2005
Wed, 03-22-2006 - 10:11am

I'm so sorry mancreature. Unfortunately, I am in much the same place emotionally as you so I don't have words of advice to offer. I hope others will respond and maybe help both of us.

I just wanted to send you (((hugs))) and let you know you're not alone.

bbalm

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Wed, 03-22-2006 - 3:30pm

Hi... haven't seen you in a while.... and I'm sorry that you're feeling "stuck".


As I read your post.... I thought, he needs to read my favorite book! In the Meantime: Finding Yourself and the Love You Want --Iyanla Vanzant.


Karen ~ wildlucky4me ~