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How to I cope ?

Well my situation is that I have been married to a Dutch man for some years and have lived in The Netherlands with him for just over 10 years. Anyway during the past 4 years I have been thinking of leaving and returning to England, my home country. I have one son with him and a daughter from my previous marriage. My dilemma is having the courage to walk out the door. Thing is I do know that our marriage has run its course and there has been no cheating on either side. He can be very self centered and thinks of himself alot. Anyway I am taking the kids with me later this month for a 'holiday' in England and I am trying to gather the courage to just stay. My problem is as I am waiting for this time to come, I sit at home alone, have not one friend here, very isolated and start thinking and thinking. I get very upset crying and start to feel guilty and worried, deep down I know its the right decision for me to walk but I just dont understand these feelings I am having now. If I imagined returning to Holland after this holiday then I feel extremely downcast. Am spending these days crying, not sleeping and of course he asks whats wrong and I am trying to put an act on so he wont guess that I may not return. I am just so distressed and feel totally alone with all this.....

by SharonH   1 Post 
Posted on 10/6/2008 5:47 AM
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If you are so confused you need to give it one more chance.  You would hate to look back this time next year and regret that you did not try harder.  Are you working?  Maybe if you were working you would feel better about yourself and also meet friends.  Why do you not have any friends.  I am friends with many of my kids moms and we make it a point to get together for coffee, lunch or just a walk.  You need to hold your head high and try to make yourself happy. Think of yourself and your children.  Do not sit around and feel sorry for yourself you are better than that.  Good Luck to you
by Barkley   912 Posts
Posted on 10/6/2008 7:43 AM
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Honey you are not alone. You have many people on this site that are here for you and will listen , understand and not judge.
This is a good place to be. I have made friends and learned much from being in here.
I am not sure  that it is a good idea to take the kids and just not return though. Please seek legal advise before doing that. He may be able to file kidnapping if you do that. I know it is tough but make sure that you are legally protected before you do anything! It is not worth what you might lose if you are not protected.
by mtnvly   2541 Posts
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