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Breakdown / rough day so far

I just had a breakdown -- we had what will be our last joint Christmas - since we still live in the same house that hasn't sold yet.  Different things happened - he gave me no credit for dinner when the boys thanked him for cooking --- WHAT I wanted to scream -- I cooked the turkey, made bread and gravy -- he did some salmon for our vegatarian and did the potatoes.  When we were sitting down opening gifts - youngest son says that it didn't seem fair that they (the kids) had all the presents and we only had a few from them.  STBX says - well we decided not to get each other presents.  So I finally opened my mouth and said that since he hadn't bought me anything in four years that I felt that I would stop buying for him.  His smugness makes me want to smack him.  I know that tomorrow he goes to his whore;s house as he has lied that he must go to work but oldest son said the place was closed when I asked him if he was going in tomorrow.  Just lies all the time ....  I began crying and headed for the bathroom.  Stood there and cried and finally splashed my face with cold water to try to erase the red eyes.  Went back out and he's talking about how much shopping he did --- PARDON me ?  He bought two things out of maybe 20 - and he shopped????  Jeeze.  One son is going to work and the other is going home for a while.  We will reconvene at oldest son's apt. for a movie after eight o'clock, a tradition - one last time.  I can only believe that next year will be calmer and probably very different.  I don't know who they will be with - but I guess I will have to get used to it.  I have always outwardly given them choices where as their dad guilts them into things --- I need to be more honest with them and tell them what is and isn't ok for me instead of always giving in to him too.  I know this is very confused -- I am confused, hurt, and sort of desperate.  Wish I could foresee the future and know that next year I will be a confident single - anyone out there have the powers to tell?

by scared27years   283 Posts 
Posted on 12/25/2008 2:31 PM
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I also think that once you are not living under the same roof thing will get easier. Hang in there, Remeber you can do this day...
by KLAS   162 Posts
Posted on 12/26/2008 1:46 AM
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A big hug to you. I donot have children at home as they are grown. This must be so hard for you but you sound like you are handling it very well. My stbx cheated on me and i was not aware he was having an affair just that things were different as he didn't want any affection so I thought I had done something. when i found out i was devastated. He went to jail as violated his probation. I could cry by myself.Bless you as you have to live with this, I can only imagine the daily hurt as I feel it and he is not even here, Please keep posting as you will get very good moral support from this site.Good luck to you.

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by misspatty   29 Posts
Posted on 12/26/2008 12:09 AM
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Haha I meant 2009-
by mtnvly   3539 Posts
Posted on 12/25/2008 6:20 PM
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No powers but I do know if you handle things with your kids as you are that it will only be good for you. Anytime there is a divorce with kids there seems to be one parent who wants to take all the credit for the good but not the bad. There seems to be one that wants to look like the good guy- but if they are not truly what they try to portray it comes back to bite them later.The kids see through it- they know more than they are given credit for.
Hang tough- it will be better once you are living in separate houses. Be the BEST parent you can be, be real  &  be honest with them . It will pay off for you.
Try not to say too  much in front of them though. I know it hurts and he is being horrible but to retaliate in front of them is hard on them. Even though it makes you feel better- even though you are hurt and angry.
Blessings to you in the upcoming year. I pray 2008 bring you wonderful things- including healing and strength!
by mtnvly   3539 Posts
Posted on 12/25/2008 6:19 PM
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I really do believe once your not sharing a home, and with time, you most certainly will be a more confident person. That has got to be so hard, I can't even imagine living under the same roof with anyone that cheats and lies...
     You really should speak up for yourself, nobody is going to do that for you! Take care, and I hope the New Year brings you peace and happiness...
by kdb   3175 Posts
Posted on 12/25/2008 3:39 PM
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