My Life has changed drastically

sarnewfie

New member
i just wanted to share. I have not been here a while due to circumstances that have left me wiped out and shaking my head. My husband of 9 1.2 years asked me for a divorce on nov 3 this last year. all of a sudden out of the blue. took me by surprise.
i suspected all along he was not "normal" but placed that on him being a cop.
I made excuses for his behavior which was not normal behavior for a normal person. there is a lot of mental disorder that i wont get into, but, the abuse i put up with from him was unbelievable and i just made excuses for him that it was his job, the pressures of the work he did.
Having talked to many of my close friends they told me they saw the noose around my neck getting tighter and tighter.
he took everything from me. friends, everything.
he has not been staying at the house, he is staying from one friend to another, and is showering at work. he has done this going on close to 3 weeks now.
i felt pity for him becouse i know his "reality" is not yours or mine.
he is not living in "reality"
he blames me for the unfinished house for 7 years, he blames me for everything! yes i am to blame for some things, but i was working on myself and trying hard to be a better person, NOT RUNNING AWAY FROM IT ALL LIKE A COWARD.
he is a scared little boy and the biggest coward i know.
My friends have been a godsend, thank you all, you know who you are!!!
he wanted me to go pro say, or however you spell that.
uhhhhhhh do you think i am stupid?????
no way, my mom stepped up to the plate and got me the best atty in our town, i am lawyered up.
we are being civil to each other, he is being responsible and paying the bills and helping me with gas and groceries.
i pray that i get the job at the hospital transcribing, and then the job i presently transcribe for has 5 vets on board out of 40, i pray that even that, if all 40 hopped on board i would work out of the home full time transcribing v et reports! how cool is that?
that all takes time though, after going thru my father dying and going to school graduating and then7 days into my new job being told he wants a divorce and the harrassment and abuse in between dont tell me that it will make me stronger dang it.
i dont know what else can be thrown in my path to make me stronger.
i am sick of the stress, it has been such a huge struggle.
i hope that some good will come of this and soon.
The people that have been there for me are what keep me going, you all know who you are
I thank you for being there for me.....
 

Angela

Super Moderator
:grouphug::grouphug: I'm very very sorry. Hopefully you still have your Newfs, you have your friends, you hopefully can support yourself, you don't need hassle, abuse.
Take care, we are here.
 

IrishMist428

New member
Christine I know how hard the last few months have been on you. Hopefully this will all be in your past soon. Your a very strong person and with the love and support from family and friends you will get through this.
 

Pam G

New member
Christine, I know things are tough right now..but hang in there. Who knows..you may look back on this 5 years from now and think it was the best thing that ever happened to you.
 

drulzelot

New member
Wow. Hang in there, hon. I know you are overwhelmed, but you have your awesome Mom and your friends (and US!), and we are here to lend our shoulders. Mine is always available. Take care of yourself, first and foremost. You are worth it, and that should be your first job. Love "you". Treat yourself well, and look at your pretty face in the mirror each morning and give yourself a smile. Your soul is free, your happiness is all your own now. Only you can make you a happy girl again.
(((hugs!!)))
 
I'm glad you are here with us on NN. I really am, there are so many good people here, and even if we can't directly help you, we can pray for you. I'm sorry you are going through all this.
 

suzsmile

New member
So sorry to hear about this, but hang in there. Having a mother who is supportive is a godsend. I second the advice to take care of yourself. My thoughts are with you.
 

sarnewfie

New member
Thanx guys, the dogs are with me, the two female pups from hope`s litter continually make me smile and laugh. i may have to rehome lainey though and am working on that with a friend. otherwise the others are here to stay.
i am getting used to the eerie silence, jason kept me insanely busy and i really never had time for myself, it was all about him, wondering what mood he would be in, jumpy as a cat, loosing myself to caring for him all the time, every minute of the day, my mom said i did not need children, he was enough of a child to cover 3 of them and that is why i am feeling this silence so bad, he "went off to college" she made me laugh :)
i just wish some good would start to happen, 2008 was the WORST year of my entire life.
i hope you all fared better! :)
 

ina/puusty

New member
What a horrible emotional load that has been..and going to school too. Keep notes for yourself..as to 'what now..what next' etc. so you can have a listing of things that you want/need to address. Love on the furkids and eat right, drink plenty of juices and water..rest as can. Rebuilding after such a long period of time..takes time..and I wish you the best in this new year. ina n HB n Kesa
 

4ondafloor

New member
Solitude after something like this can be a good thing but only in moderation. Make sure you surround yourself with those who care when you need it too. It's nice to slip in and out of both. It helps build the heart and soul strong again.
Lean hard when you need to. Those who care about you understand.
Good luck and just take one day at a time.
 
When my kids were growing up I always told them one true friend is all you really need in life. A true friend can help you see the light in even the darkest days. My thoughts are with you, take care of yourself.
 

KS Newf

New member
Christine, I am so sorry you have had to endure this. Those of us who have any acquaintance with mental illness know, and the rest of us here are so empathic we can well imagine, how awful it has been. Christine, you are a strong, smart and talented woman; you can thrive and succeed on every level. Reach out to your friends;you have many here and elsewhere - take in support unabashedly. Take care of yourself physically and do make notes and lists. Speaking from personal experience, it is absolutely AMAZING how much better life can become, but it is a process, not an event for sure, and an absolute emotional roller coaster as you go through the grieving process. I am sending prayers and positive thoughts to you every day starting right this minute. Do not believe for a minute that your life experience should be anything but feelings of being loved, truly happy, and creatively fulfilled. God bless you and keep you.
 

KodysGrandma

New member
Everyone's situation is a little bit different but many of us have been through similar things. Keep control, do your best and eventually all will be well.
 

Baloo

New member
When one of my closest friends was going (still going) through a nasty separation I bought her and inspirational card.....A good friend will have coffee with you and let you cry on her shoulder....A GREAT friend brings wine and helps you plot revenge!!! Hang tough and remember that it only gets better.
 
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