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02-25-2012 at 8:41 PM
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So That Went Well

I told my husband tonight about the divorce.

It started off just like you'd expect. He told me it was all my fault. I got fat, I got mean, I moved out of our bedroom. These were all reasons he was out drinking instead of spending time at home. Then he told me no one would ever want me, and I'd have the same problems with anyone I'm ever with. He cried a lot, which hurt me a lot. Of course I'm asking myself, "What if..." What if I hadn't gained weight, what if I'd reacted to his problems with more patience and more kindness?

But I can't change anything now. He's out drinking, he doesn't want to quit drinking, and he doesn't want to change. I hope for his sake and for DD's that being on his own will be the wake up call he needs. I hope he can (super cheesy sentence to follow) get back to the happy, fun, inspired man I knew almost 10 years ago.

Crying

After the ugly part, he left and we talked on the phone, via text, phone calls, and email. This has always been a good form of communication for us. So far, he's agreed this is what's next. He's agreed to the custody ideas I came up with, he's agreed to let me keep the house if I can afford it, he's agreed to the posession divisions I suggested. He's agreed to fill out all the paper work with me so we don't both have to hire lawyers.

I know ... famous last words. I have a lawyer ready, and have already met with them, if it goes there. He told me his only concern is that I don't leave him broke (I don't plan on it) and most importantly that I don't try to keep him out of his daughter's life. I have no intentions of doing that either. He seems very calm and collected now that he's had time to process. He knew this was coming, and even if he doesn't admit it to himself, I think he's relieved.

I hope no one thinks I'm making this decision lightly. I'm very emotional right now, and so so nervous about what this means for our daughter.

If you have any to spare, some **amicable divorce dust** and **ability to keep your house dust** would help me out tremendously. Again, sorry for the AE. This will obviously be open information soon, but for now I don't know what's going to happen and don't want all my business on the internet tied to my name. Thanks again for everyone's super kind words and support.

 
02-25-2012 at 8:59 PM
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I am glad that went as well as could be expected.  Make sure that you keep evidence of his agreeing to everything.  I send you all the amicable divorce dust possible and ability to keep your house.  

Hang in there! 



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02-25-2012 at 9:37 PM
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((hugs))

I'm glad to hear that so far it's going as smoothly as it has. I'm sure this is so

Tough on you. I hope things turn out for the best for all of you. Lots of t&p to you.  


 
02-25-2012 at 9:43 PM
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Sending lots of dust your way. I can't imagine that ANY of this would ever come easy to anyone, and it sounds like you handled it with as much grace as possible.
 
02-25-2012 at 10:03 PM
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You have Email.

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02-25-2012 at 10:05 PM
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mrs.wildman:
Sending lots of dust your way. I can't imagine that ANY of this would ever come easy to anyone, and it sounds like you handled it with as much grace as possible.

Exactly. Hugs to you.  

 
02-25-2012 at 10:20 PM
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mrs.wildman:
Sending lots of dust your way. I can't imagine that ANY of this would ever come easy to anyone, and it sounds like you handled it with as much grace as possible.
Ditto. Lots of dust to you.
02-25-2012 at 10:22 PM
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*hugs* hope things continue to go smoothly! *dust dust-ity dust* your way!


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02-25-2012 at 10:29 PM
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Big hugs to you!  And I send you tons of dust!  KUP!

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02-25-2012 at 10:42 PM
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*hugs* and *dust* to you..  Sending lots of good thoughts in your direction.
02-26-2012 at 1:23 AM
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Wow. It's funny that you posted because I was thinking about you today and wondering how you were. I wish you tons and tons of amicable dust with the divorce. 

I want you to know that his drinking is not your fault. The fact that he blames you is an indication of his level of denial. But regardless of what you do/did, he is fully to blame for his behavior. He is in control of his drinking and you are not to blame. If you want someone to go to al anon, I have been itching to go and haven't. Let me know if you want company. Big hugs!!

 
02-26-2012 at 7:10 AM
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So sorry that you are having to go through this. My only concern about not having lawyers involved is with respect to the custody. If he is drinking so much and DD is so young-- how will you know if he is drinking when he is alone with her? Driving with her? Bringing others who are drinking around her? Do you have it set up so that you are present during their interactions? Sorry if you already posted the custody arrangement, I missed it.

 
02-26-2012 at 7:26 AM
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PMBridetobe:

I am glad that went as well as could be expected.  Make sure that you keep evidence of his agreeing to everything.  I send you all the amicable divorce dust possible and ability to keep your house.  

Hang in there! 

this. Tons of amicable divorce dust and strength to you. You're doing a good  thing for you and your DD. ((hugs))
02-26-2012 at 7:30 AM
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I'm so sorry you are going through this, lots of hugs your way.   Lots of dust for a speedy, amicable divorce.

 
02-26-2012 at 7:40 AM
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I am sorry that you are going through this, but it is what is going to be best for you and your DD.

Lots of dust for you!!!

02-26-2012 at 8:47 AM
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Wow, like Sarebear, I was just thinking about/worrying about you! I'm so proud of you for going for this. Most importantly, do you have a therapist?! Or group therapy? I think both would be wonderful sources of support. Lots of dust for keeping your house and keeping things amicable. Though, I hope you don't second guess yourself even if your H is nice. So most of all, lots of strength dust! Big internet stranger hugs. :)
 
02-26-2012 at 8:59 AM
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I think you've given this a lot of thought and you are absolutely doing the right thing for you and dd.  It's ridiculous that he'd even try to blame you and tell you it's because you got fat?  Really???  That's just unacceptable.  I hope he doesn't impose body image issues onto your dd. 

I wish you all the strength in the world I know this will all be tough and I hope he doesn't show his true asshattery colors before everything is final.  This needs to be easy for you... you deserve that. 




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02-26-2012 at 9:38 AM
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Big hugs to you! I'm so sorry you're going through this and I hope it goes as smoothly as possible.

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02-26-2012 at 10:21 AM
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I'm so sorry he said those things. Please, please, please try not to dwell on them. It's going to get better.
 
02-26-2012 at 10:55 AM
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MrsRosie:
I'm so sorry he said those things. Please, please, please try not to dwell on them. It's going to get better.

ditto. Tons of smooth sailing keeping your house dust. 

02-26-2012 at 11:04 AM
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thinking about you.

 
02-26-2012 at 11:12 AM
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I'm sorry this has happened, but so hopeful for you and your daughter that the process is smooth and that you are left happier and more fulfilled! Many T&Ps for you.

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02-26-2012 at 1:14 PM
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I'm sorry you're going through this, and that he said such horrible things.  As PPs said, please don't blame yourself.  Lots of smooth/amicable divorce and keeping your house dust.
 
02-26-2012 at 2:43 PM
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mrs.wildman:
Sending lots of dust your way. I can't imagine that ANY of this would ever come easy to anyone, and it sounds like you handled it with as much grace as possible.

Ditto.  Lots of dust to you!



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02-26-2012 at 3:11 PM
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MrsRosie:
I'm so sorry he said those things. Please, please, please try not to dwell on them. It's going to get better.

Rosie said it better than I could.  Loads of good thoughts and prayers coming your way.   (((hugs)))

 
02-26-2012 at 3:12 PM
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I'm so sorry,  hope this goes easily and smoothly for you and your LO

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02-26-2012 at 5:01 PM
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So sorry you're going through this, but lots of T&Ps your way that the rest of the process goes smoothly.

 
02-26-2012 at 5:09 PM
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You are awesome and strong and brave. This is a sh!tty situation to be in, but you are handling it so well. Lots and lots of thoughts and dust your way, I know it can be hard to be strong and brave for a long time.
02-26-2012 at 5:15 PM
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SareBear30:

Wow. It's funny that you posted because I was thinking about you today and wondering how you were. I wish you tons and tons of amicable dust with the divorce. 

I want you to know that his drinking is not your fault. The fact that he blames you is an indication of his level of denial. But regardless of what you do/did, he is fully to blame for his behavior. He is in control of his drinking and you are not to blame. If you want someone to go to al anon, I have been itching to go and haven't. Let me know if you want company. Big hugs!!

Absolutely this.  Lots of dust that everything remains amicable!


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02-26-2012 at 5:43 PM
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you are a very strong woman. i really hope things continue to go this smoothly through the rest of the process. 

 
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