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Mutual friends in High School


I thought we were happy, because I was. I described it is perfect and my fairy tale. He was unhappy but did not communicate that to me.


That gut feeling that everyone describes. I checked his cell and there were 100's of calls to and from, the "gym" time was getting longer and more frequent.


I confronted him and he denied it for 6 months, I knew so I keep asking, the story changed often. He finally confessed and we started counseling to see if we could salvage anything. It took a long time and I forgave him, only to have him do it again 2 years later, I couldn't do it anymore and filed.


Divorce was final Jan. 2009


Actually leaving, sleeping alone. Realizing that my children had a price and when I agreed to the price (signing off on his pension and 1/2 the child support that would be ordered) then I could have the kids. And realizing I was disposable/replaceable when I tried so hard.


1. Get a good attorney, one that will protect you and your kids. If you are not comfortable with one don't be afraid to try another.

2. Take care of yourself, remember to eat well, sleep (see your MD. if you need help there). Read "How to survive the loss of a love"....it really helped me not feel guilty and to accept most of how I was feeling.


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