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Update 

Thank you all for your comments. The story continues to unfold. I have been seriously considering filing a motion to vacate the divorce, since my ex wife did not come through on a lot of her promises concerning the divorce settlement, including a lot of personal items she did not return to me as promised. As she started catching wind of this (mainly because I asked our accountant for copies of our tax returns), the emails started to hit.

 

First her sister, the one who had always been on "my side", and the one who actually brokered the settlement, sent me a nasty email on Facebook, claiming among other things that my ex had every intention to reconcile AFTER the divorce, until she received a cell phone bill that showed that I had resumed talking to the "other woman" six weeks into our separation, and therefore was obviously  still having the "affair". She then went on to call me every name in the book, and claimed that I was actually only married to her sister to begin with because of her wealth.

 

A couple of days later, my sister received an email from my ex wife, who basically laid the exact same claim - the cell phone bill killed the reconiliation and from that point on, my ex wife had the right to start her new relationship with her new man (even though through all of this she continued to push for the quick divorce so we could reconcile).

 

Now, making calls to the other woman during this time was just dumb, let alone doing it on a cell phone that was still having its bill sent to the house. But, she would have also seen that it lasted for only a few short weeks, and if she had ever inquired or investigated, it never amounted to anything other than phone calls (I STILL have not seen this other woman in person!). Again, indefensable, but this other person was a friend first and foremost, and was dealing with her own tremendous guilt for having taken the friendship in a bad direction. So when my ex refused to start counseling six weeks into the separation, thats when I got hurt and angry and called the other woman.

 

During this time is also when my ex was posting pictures of her trips back to her hometown, and her friends were posting messages up on her page with statements like "You need to get laid", and "Meet any cute guys lately, wink- wink". It was all pretty much in my face and it hurt. So while I bided my time sitting in this townhouse, waiting until the divorce went through to start over with my ex, she was out seeing the world and obviously falling in love with this guy. And yet in her back pocket she held her "Get Out of Jail Free" card, the cell phone bill showing a number of calls to the "other" woman.

 

Now I am destressed beyond mere words. How stupid of me to look for phone support from the same person who caused the problem. How stupid of me for not getting everything in writing from my ex before signing the divorce papers. How stupid of me to believe that my ex would not have been lining up the next guy while I was pining away. (She found and started dating her second husband while still married to her first, she found and started dating me while still married to her second, etc.). How stupid of me to use a cell phone whose bill was still going to the house! And most of all, how stupid of me to STILL be in love with my ex!!

 

My ex and her family have certainly found a way to leave the guilt of all of this at my door, and it has succeeded. My family is screaming at me to vacate, but I am running out of time to do so.. and to what end I am stil not sure. I could end up a lot worse off in the end.  At the very least, her family planted the seed that I doomed us ever getting back together again, even if all other evidence points to the fact that it wasnt going to happen no matter what (no one, including my therapist and lawyer, had EVER heard of any couple who got divorced first and then started counseling).

 

So now my depression has come back full steam. Last night I sat alone in this house feeling despondent and terribly alone, and seriously thought about suicide. I knew my ex was with her new guy, siting in my old house, making dinner, watching a movie, having sex, falling asleep together in my bed.. while I sat here all alone, barely able to function. I am overwlemed with my guilt,and feel like God is punishing me for what I did. I cant put Humpty Dumpty back together again, and yet its all I ever wanted. And now I am cursing myself for ever picking up that phone and resuming those communications with the other woman. My life will forever be filled with "What if" now, and I guess I will never know.

 

 

by chitownguy  14 Posts 

Posted on 11/7/2009 8:32 AM
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Hi ChiTownGuy -

Don't worry about how your therapist will react to what is happening.   If he is a professional he will support you regardless.  Isolation is dangerous and unwise.

Pick up the phone and call him asap.  Make an appointment and get some help.  Make sure you tell him how badly you are feeling.

Understand something...  your divorce papers are not a reflection of you or what you actually think and believe.  They are worded by your attorney to comply with the laws in your state.

Don't take them personally as if you wrote a letter to your stbx.  That is not necessary or proper. 

Get yourself to your therapists office asap.  Are you on any Rx's?  Post to my wall so I can answer right away, okay?

Best -
Lisa
by Lisa Cannon   
Posted on 11/19/2009 3:52 PM
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Hi Lisa, Thanks for your concern. Unfortunately I have made my own situation even worse than it was before, so I am struggling to deal with that while still dealing with all of the emotional overload from the intital divorce. After my ex refused to respond to my emails, and refused to send me the rest of the things she promised me (although never put in writing), at the last minute I bowed to family pressure and hired the lawyer to file a motion to vacate the divorce settlement. I never wanted to do it, and have always been afraid that it would completely negate my own word and promise that it was never about the money. But being in the state I was in, and realizing that the clock was ticking down, I let him go ahead and draw up papers and file them. It w sonly as he was literally standing at the courthouse did I see a copy of what he was filing, and I was horrified! I ocudlnt believe what he had written. But when I started to balk, he yeleed at me and since this was my last chance, so I need to decide.. so I told him to go ahead and file it. Now I feel even worse about myself and my choices. My therapist thought I was doign the right hting by not filing, even though my ex had low balled me in the money department. So the last he heard was that I was tickign to my guns and not mocing to vacate. Now that I have, I havent seen him yet and an terrified to go tell him what happened. I cant even look at myself in the mirror. I only wanted to shake her up, to get her to respond so that we could put this all behind us. Instead, I ahve completey ripped open the wound and left my dignity trashed for her and her family to see. The lawyer keeps telling me, thsi is just the way it works, and to let him handle and to stop taking it so personal. But I feel so betrayed by him and my family I could die. Instead of making me feel better, this last ditch effort for revenge is sicking me beyond belief.
by chitownguy   14 Posts
Posted on 11/16/2009 9:51 AM
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Hi -

I haven't seen you post here for a few days.  Are you all right?  Did you contact your counselor?

Let me know what's happening.

Best -
Lisa
by Lisa Cannon   
Posted on 11/16/2009 1:37 AM
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Hi ChitownGuy -

Have you called your therapist?  Maybe it is time for some anti-depressants?  There is no reason for you to suffer in this way.  Your counselor can help you to sort through all your feelings, but you need to reach out.  Sometimes seeing a counselor during your regularly scheduled sessions is not enough during a crisis.  If you need more time,  speak up... ask for help.  

It is sad that your family has not stood by you the way you need them to at this time.  

Friends can get overwhelmed when they see your level of grief.  That is why getting help is so vital. 

My prior post has a very important link that will lead you to a crisis counselor if you need it.  

Please, once again, practice some self care.  Make the effort to call your therapist and ask for help.  If you get overwhelmed contact a crisis counselor and talk it through with them.  
They are trained to help.  

Remember...  life is never what it seems.

This too shall pass.  I am still here.

Best - 
Lisa
by Lisa Cannon   
Posted on 11/9/2009 2:14 AM
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Hello Lisa,

I wish I could say that I was just making that statement for effect, but the fact is that I have been seriously at that point the past few days. My immediate family has been pushing very hard for me to file a motion to vacate the divorce, but I am terrified that it woudl leave me in a worst position and that I had the possibility of losing what I do have. Besides the point that when I married my wife, I am de it clear to her and her family that it wsnt about her money. To go back on that now after she lied and broke my heart woudl mean me losing what little respect I have for myself and my word. But now even my own siblings and very own mother are angry with me and refuse to talk to me.

So for now I am completely and terribly alone, without even the support of my own flesh and blood. All while knowing full well that my ex has moved on, is happy and in love, and a new man is in my old home, enjoying my wifes happiness, and sleeping with her in my old bed. My friends are pretty much tapped out and are tired of hearing my woes. I talked fo rdays with them about my decision to vacate and now they all have abandoned me for some rest from my story and talking.

Luckily yesterday I was able to hook up on the phone with a friend of mine I havent spoken to in almost 30 years. He talked me off the ledge, so to speak, and I am hoping that someone else will be bale to step foreward today and do the same. I still ahve to send me ex a list of what she hasnt sent me, and that could turn ugly if she responds that she isnt sending it. Then I might still be in the lawyers office tomorrow to see what I can do ( we are talking about thousands of dollars worth of stuff). So I still need to figure thinsg out.. and dont feel strong enough to do it on my own.

I hope today goes better. I still cant imagine my life ever being good again, I stil cant believe that I can ever truly recover from this. I cant ever imagine being happy again
by chitownguy   14 Posts
Posted on 11/8/2009 9:51 AM
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HI ChiTownGuy -

I am concerned.  You have posted here that you are considering suicide???  I hope you were just saying that to make a point and not being serious.  If you are actually thinking about this in any way shape or form please contact someone asap.  Here is the link for Illinois.  http://suicidehotlines.com/illinois.html .

There is nothing so serious, no mistake so horrendous that we cannot continue to learn from it and improve our lives.  Ending our life because we are in emotional pain is never the best choice. 

There are those who love you and care deeply for you.  There are those on this site who care about your well being and have been here posting their thoughts and feelings for you to read and feel their empathy and compassion. 

You may feel that today is the worst day of your life...  but remember...  if that is so, then that only leaves room for improvement. 

We have all experienced the pain of our own mistakes.  None of us is exempt from our own stupidity.  We each plant one foot firmly in front of the other and take one step forward.  We know what we have to do...  just keep breathing. 
Remember...  this too shall pass. 
If you need to talk, post your number on my wall and I will contact you.

We are all here for you.  Don't make any rash decisions....   please.

Best -
Lisa
by Lisa Cannon   
Posted on 11/8/2009 3:08 AM
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