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The latest landslide of events 

I talked to my unhusband this weekend and he said he'll be moving in for a while whether I like it or not, during our converstion I heard a loud noise downstairs and found out my cupboard had fallen off the wall and landed on top of the microwave (which is now seriously dented) and this morning I woke up with a flaming sore throat which turned out to be strep throat (thanks to my youngest). 

This has, lately, been my life and I cannot believe I am still sane.  So I ended up staying home from work today and you know how depressing that is in the middle of a divorce, it gives you too much time to think about things.

The things that really been helping me through it is support from friends, family and God.  This past sunday evening I was invited to dinner at a new friends house from church, who has also been through a divorce from somebody similar to my unhusband.  What relief it was to be able to chat frankly and freely with someone who has been there too.  Priceless.  When you're feeling really low find somebody to talk to, it really helps.

I am just starting to get used to the idea of living (for a little while) with my unhusband again.  I keep trying to have hope that it will be okay.  If it gets tense I figure I can use the avoidance technique to get through that week and a half.  And like my new friend said last sunday, "Take advantage of the free babysitting while you have it and get out of the house.  Don't stay in and stew."  So true.  And he'll be wanting some sons and father time anyway before he leaves for the middle east. 

So I'm trying to put a postive spin on it, like I've been having to do with nearly everything else in my life.  When can I stop doing that and when will things really be positive again.  Oh, to be a mind reader....
by Emeraldsky  175 Posts 

Posted on 5/5/2008 4:56 PM
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Thanks for the support, guys.  I'm certainly going to try my best to get through the time we'll be living together.  I don't know what's scarier...him being mean or him being nice.  Even now he goes back and forth, and when he's nice I want to yell at him to stop it (but I don't).  It seems so insincere and I'd rather hate him right now.  It helps me through the pain. ;-)

 

But he definitely gets the microwave! 

by Emeraldsky   175 Posts
Posted on 5/5/2008 9:42 PM
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Hey Emeraldsky!  The fact that you're still in there trying to survive says alot about you.  You're a lot better coper than you give yourself credit for.  You'll survive the unhusband move-in.  You're tough.  I lived with MyUnwife for 6 months after she told me she hated me.  How did we do it?  Lots of avoidance.  I think the toughest part isn't the anger and the aggression, you expect that.  It's those "friendly" times  the seem so out of place, and really confusing.  I remember a few nights we sat and drank beers together, just like before.  I'm not saying that will happen to you, but be prepared for anything.

Oh and you can let him have the dented microwave.  It's a consolation prize.  ;)
by Robert-Boyd   3887 Posts
Posted on 5/5/2008 9:15 PM
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If only you weren't a Christian, I would have all sorts of devious suggestions of ways to wile away the time he's there. You know, like taking needle nose pliers and removing the first tooth of every zipper from his pants so his fly won't stay closed. Or, my personal favorite, using a seam ripper to gently remove stitches from his work clothes so that they come apart while he's at the office.

Yes, I am not a woman to be scorned ;-)

In all seriousness, I have never done these things myself, but I am related to women who have. They felt quite vindicated with their behavior. I think you should follow your friend's advice. Take advantage of the free nanny and get out of the house and enjoy yourself.

It's the least he can do for you :-D
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