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Amy

Communication Breakdown

It happens to the best of us. Communication is such a fickle thing, and the lines of communication can become blurred every so often, especially when love and feelings are involved. Even those who think that they are immune to the confusion of conflict can find thems...

Views: 167 Replies: 3

Last Post: Mar 2, 2021 3:01am
by Kaz

Lindsay

Emotional Support

Hi everyone! I went through a divorce over three years ago. I know the pain and grief associated with the process of all of it. I am so sorry for your pain. I have worked hard at healing and I am now a Confidence and Relationship Coach. I work primarily with women go...

Views: 197 Replies: 0

Last Post: Mar 1, 2021 4:31pm
by Lindsay

zat

Struggling Couple(Must Read)

Anytime trust is broken, there’s going to be a rift in the relationship. It might be painful to face, but leaving these issues unaddressed won’t help anyone in the long run. 1. Take full responsibility if you’re at fault If there has been infide...

Views: 147 Replies: 2

Last Post: Mar 1, 2021 3:49pm
by zat

Diane

Unwelcome earworm

Hi All Have posted on here before, and always look at the postings, due to the fact that your stories all seem to be so similar. I am divorcing my narcissist husband, I feel sad , sort of sick sometimes , especially when the next bit of the divorce happens , in b...

Views: 163 Replies: 3

Last Post: Feb 27, 2021 7:00pm
by Mr. X

T C

Help - need advice

After our second child I fell into a cycle of sever anxiety and depression. I was cruel because I was hurting, so I wasn’t nice to my husband. I know I acted and said hurtful things. I hit rock bottom and realized I needed help, I got help and started to get be...

Views: 174 Replies: 3

Last Post: Feb 27, 2021 2:00pm
by Kika

Kay

Lost and numb: Any advice welcome

The highlights: My husband and I met when I was 16 and he was 20, we started dating a year later. We've now been together eleven years, married for four and are just beginning the divorce process. We have 3 fur babies but no tiny humans. Our divorce will be one of th...

Views: 344 Replies: 10

Last Post: Feb 26, 2021 6:43pm
by Kika

Jinx

When do you get over the guilt?

I am a people pleaser. I hate hurting people’s feelings and I end up a doormat in a lot of situations. But I asked my husband for a divorce. After years of him being irresponsible and a child, I couldn’t take it anymore. I spent 11 years giving every...

Views: 189 Replies: 4

Last Post: Feb 25, 2021 10:11pm
by Chelsea

Abigail

I’m torn-Husband in cancer remission-do I leave?

I’ve been married for 23 years to a good man. He’s always been a good care taker and great father to our children. Unfortunately I lost being in love with him a long time ago. It happened due to years of us basically living separate lives. I was always ta...

Views: 241 Replies: 6

Last Post: Feb 23, 2021 2:21pm
by Mr. X

Angie

Divorce at 56 I am the main bread winner he was a drug addict.

I am divorcing my husband of 8 years after trying to keep him sober for 9 years. I of course was the main bread winner and owned two homes before marrying him. He is now suing me for the equity in my home. He never contributed to the bills nor did her ever lift a fin...

Views: 133 Replies: 6

Last Post: Feb 22, 2021 5:17am
by Mr. X

Alana

Separation letter being delivered on Tuesday

Hi all, I’m new here. I’ve been contemplating divorce for some time and finally built up the nerve to move forward. I’ve been married for 7 years adm the relationship has been unhealthy the entire time. I have two small children 10 and 7 and hone...

Views: 130 Replies: 3

Last Post: Feb 22, 2021 4:59am
by Mr. X

Kelli Stringfield

Final decision making

My husband has recently passed away, although we are legally divorced, we remained in a dating relationship and reside together. He had no will, however myself and his mother are listed as emergency contacts with the hospital. Who has the authority for final decision...

Views: 136 Replies: 2

Last Post: Feb 22, 2021 4:33am
by Mr. X

Emotionally unavailable

Hello! I have been married 11 years and we have been in therapy off and on the last 9 years. We have 4 young kids. He is totally emotionally unavailable. When I tell him I feel unloved and that we have no real connection because he only talks about surface level stuf...

Views: 195 Replies: 4

Last Post: Feb 21, 2021 4:42pm
by Nita

Making that final step

I want to divorce my husband. I'm partially moved out. He laid hands on me in March- after therapy, months of depression etc. , i just cant be with him. I can seem to move out for good. We have a young kid. I wish i left that night with my son and didn't look back, b...

Views: 183 Replies: 2

Last Post: Feb 21, 2021 5:24am
by Kaz

Hurt and confused

Lost

My husband and I are in trial separation right now for about 3 weeks now. At first it seemed like it would be ok and he said he still loves me but he fell out of love with me a couple of years ago. I feel I am doing all that he’s asking of me/us for him to find...

Views: 162 Replies: 4

Last Post: Feb 21, 2021 5:04am
by Kaz

Julie

Ex has several arrest and I am considering changing custody

Looking for advice from anyone who may have been involved in a similar situation, my ex husband has been arrested 6 times in the last 1.5 years 5 for theft and 1 for possession, he is also on federal probation for a felony theft by mail carrier charge. We currently...

Views: 105 Replies: 0

Last Post: Feb 18, 2021 3:12pm
by Julie

Teri

Husband cheating and driving me into debt

Hi, Been married 17 years, 3 kids and oldest with special needs. He was abusive, emotionally distant and had been cheating which I discovered in my 4th year of marriage. He is a master manipulator. Had me convinced I was a bad wife and it was all my fault. He was...

Views: 144 Replies: 3

Last Post: Feb 18, 2021 8:34am
by Kaz

Just me

Restraining order

Can you get a restraining order against an abusive husband both for yourself and your kids . Abuse is both physical and verbal. Child protective services focus on removing the abuser from the house or focus on having kids taken to some other safe place?

Views: 116 Replies: 2

Last Post: Feb 18, 2021 5:14am
by Kaz

Confused mama bear

Soon to be ex treating custody like revenge

I have been with my soon to be ex husband since I was 18 and at that time he was 23. We are now 9 years into a very rocky relationship. My soon to be ex has borderline personality disorder. He frequently is on and off his meds and uses alcohol to a excess. Due to thi...

Views: 140 Replies: 1

Last Post: Feb 17, 2021 5:06am
by Kaz

Brenda

Roller coaster of emotions

After 24 yrs of being married he sent me separation papers back in Feb. Since then it has been a roller costars of emotions. IN the past month I found out he was on computer looking at escort services, and has been on porn sites for yrs. He swears he never followed t...

Views: 207 Replies: 4

Last Post: Feb 15, 2021 2:39pm
by Sharon

Overit89

My ex is facing prison time and is very inconsistent in my sons life. Not even sure where to begin

My ex was really terrible to me when we split. He cheated on me with a mutual coworker and has been along time drug addict who was emotionally and financially abusive. He also has pending charges for evading the police. They are still in the plea bargaining stage, bu...

Views: 129 Replies: 2

Last Post: Feb 15, 2021 11:44am
by Aliza

Meme

Feeling guilty to file for divorce

So i am new at this, i have been married for 16 years to a controlling/possessive and jealous husband. He never wanted me to have friends or take care of myself, always accused me of cheating, i never cheated on him. He was never supportive of my career. We had a lot...

Views: 172 Replies: 3

Last Post: Feb 15, 2021 11:36am
by Aliza

aliza

Order of protection

I have been married for 13 years, 3 kids ages 12,11,9.Recently filed for divorce. My husband and in laws were very controlling,manipulative and abusive.I havd no family or friends here,was not allowed to socialize.My husband together with his sister, created a false...

Views: 113 Replies: 2

Last Post: Feb 15, 2021 11:06am
by Aliza

He has all the money in his account

I'm a stay-at-home mom of 16 years. My husband wants a divorce. He has kept all the money in his personal checking account. I do not have access to it. His paychecks go into it and then he puts a small amount into the joint account which I use to pay the bills, buy g...

Views: 162 Replies: 2

Last Post: Feb 15, 2021 2:32am
by Mr. X

Rena J

Please help I don't want to screw myself over!!

I have been a stay-at-home mom for approximately the last 5 years. Just recently I was a victim of domestic violence by the hands of my husband. He was arrested and spent the night in jail. That night, I moved the funds out of our savings because I new once he was re...

Views: 194 Replies: 3

Last Post: Feb 15, 2021 2:22am
by Mr. X

Pat

I'm a failure

My mum has disowned and my sisters have lost respect for me and don't value me now that I filed for divorce. 'Pat, 2 years you're having a laugh that's not long enough.' 'Pat, you're pathetic you can't even go past 5 years and you're complaining, he's a good boy, sto...

Views: 173 Replies: 3

Last Post: Feb 15, 2021 2:12am
by Mr. X

Jo March

I hate lonely weekends

The last half hour has lasted 2 hours! I hate weekends when my ex has my kids. I know that by Thursday evening I needed this weekend, but now I’m just sad and lonely. My kids are still little and still need constant attention which is exhausting, but they’...

Views: 212 Replies: 1

Last Post: Feb 14, 2021 10:38am
by Squishy Gator

Squishy Gator

Who’s a good lawyer in Phoenix AZ?

No idea why my husband would file for divorce. I, on the other hand, have all the reasons to divorce him but held back due to child in common. I’m looking for a good reasonable lawyer to take my child custody case. I’m working full time and able to afford...

Views: 105 Replies: 0

Last Post: Feb 14, 2021 10:34am
by Squishy Gator

Diane

Suitcase

Hi all I post on here from time to time, I am divorcing my husband due to his last lot of cheating . I know that we are all in different stages , and my emotions are up and down, good days where I feel positive , bad days where the anger and how could he come bac...

Views: 103 Replies: 1

Last Post: Feb 12, 2021 8:34pm
by Sirneu

Sarah

Would you stay or would you go?

My husband and I have been married 15 years. When we met his children were 18 (daughter) and 17 (son). The children have always been respectful towards me. They have always been good kids. At one point in her mid-twenties, the daughter started coming over less and l...

Views: 285 Replies: 4

Last Post: Feb 12, 2021 5:56pm
by Sarah

Lea

Will I ever find myself again after my divorce

Hi ladies I posted my story of my 26 year relationship with my husband coming to an end & resulting in divorce a while ago. I’m looking for more advise... I’m struggling to find out who I am or who I was before we got together at the age of 16. I have...

Views: 244 Replies: 5

Last Post: Feb 9, 2021 11:54am
by Light

Maria

Income withholding

I need to initiate income withholding on my ex. The document from the county says I need to serve a Notice of Income Withholding to his employer and include a copy of this with my application along with court order. Is this notice a simple word document stating I...

Views: 150 Replies: 0

Last Post: Feb 9, 2021 8:03am
by Maria

D.Hope

Please help: should I hire an attorney?

Though we have been fighting and arguing for years, it has finally gone too far and my husband told me he wants a divorce. I’ve felt similar for some time but we have 3 children (ages 29, 27 and 24) and they are the reason I never initiated the divorce. It̵...

Views: 144 Replies: 3

Last Post: Feb 8, 2021 10:13pm
by Rena

Chelsea

I don't love him anymore and I cant see a future with him. Why do I feel so horrible for truth

I met my husband in a different country, I had a fight with my friend and was thrown out for a guy - left alone in a foreign country. I met him when I stayed at a motel and my flight was in 3 days and we spent that time together. He was a sign from God there was good...

Views: 202 Replies: 3

Last Post: Feb 8, 2021 11:53am
by Elaine

Sydney

Why do I want to Stay?

I have been with my husband for 11 years. We have had some good times and bad and have a child with special needs. The thing is I love my husband, but he is an *******. Everyone thinks he is an *******, including our oldest child. He is verbally abusive and has push...

Views: 174 Replies: 1

Last Post: Feb 8, 2021 4:58am
by Kaz

Sad teacher

Stay or go?

Hello everyone, I am new to this message board, and I’m reaching out for some advice. I have been married for 12 years and have two girls (9 and 7). My husband and I have had trouble throughout our marriage including: financial trouble (in which I was blame...

Views: 106 Replies: 1

Last Post: Feb 7, 2021 4:13pm
by Sadie

Abby

30 year marriage

Hi I've often thought about divorce. I applied for disability 1 1/2 yearz ago!!My husband has full control over any money. In fact I know he has had over $17,000 disappear from his savings account. He won't give me any info about our finances. He does pay for my meds...

Views: 168 Replies: 2

Last Post: Feb 7, 2021 4:03am
by Kaz

Abby

It took everything in me to leave abusive husband

Hi my names Abby. I just wanted to share this. When I was 17 I got married!! By the time I was 20 I was a battered wife!! I got punched , slapped, called names and even got hit cuz I wouldn't stop crying!! My world was so dark and scary. I had a baby son 6 most. Old...

Views: 132 Replies: 0

Last Post: Feb 6, 2021 7:36am
by Abby

Normalyn

Starting over at 46 by myself

I am preparing for a divorce after 25 years of marriage. Never really had much family support. I could never really count on them for anything ever. Any friendships I had I gave them up many years ago to avoid any conflicts with my husband as he would get mad if I ev...

Views: 409 Replies: 8

Last Post: Feb 5, 2021 9:07pm
by Joyann

Francesca

He abandoned us, I’m torn

So it all started in Paris France. It was New Year’s Eve 2011 and I was out drinking with my Brit friends at a bar. We decided to go to a house party in the 19thA and I was pretty plastered at the time. We arrived at the train station at 3:45 AM and two guys we...

Views: 139 Replies: 1

Last Post: Feb 5, 2021 12:41pm
by Nicky

Mabel

Is divorce wise in my case?

I’ve known my husband for 8 years and we have been married got 3.5 years. He started the relationship crazily in love with me, and spending a lot of time with me and enjoyed physical intimacy with me. As times go by, these declined and when I raise it, he says...

Views: 163 Replies: 1

Last Post: Feb 4, 2021 4:51pm
by Kathleen

MonicaM

Daycare Issues

My son is almost 3. My parents have been his daycare provider since he was 3 months old. He is happy, healthy, and has a wonderful bond with his cousin who also is there for daycare. My ex has my son on Thursdays and Fridays, and every other weekend. He used to have...

Views: 112 Replies: 0

Last Post: Feb 4, 2021 7:38am
by MonicaM

Sarah

Husbands porn/sex addiction

Hi. My husband is a sex addict. He views naked women online, in lingerie. You name it.. For over 9 years. He’s been to a12 step program, counseling. Etc. but never is able to stay “clean.” For the last year he has been telling me that he hasn’...

Views: 165 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 26, 2021 5:31am
by Kaz

Lindsay

Emotional Support

Hey, I just wanted to reach out to anyone who may be searching for emotional support or help. My name is Lindsay and I've been divorced for three years and am now remarried. I understand the emotional pain and hardship that divorce can cause. I am a relationship coac...

Views: 176 Replies: 2

Last Post: Feb 3, 2021 1:23pm
by Lindsay

Mischa Joslin

Helpful Podcast To Check Out

Hi, If you're in the process of Divorce then I found the Get Legally Speaking podcast super helpful. They interview expert Barristers and break down everything you need to know about the financial side of a split in an easy and digestible way so you feel empowered in...

Views: 152 Replies: 0

Last Post: Feb 3, 2021 12:37pm
by Mischa Joslin

PhotosRemoved

Ex won't return photos of our kids

My ex took a hard drive containing the only videos and photos of our kids when they were babies. I've asked him to send me copies, even providing a USB drive to do so. Despite repeated, insistent requests, he ignores me - literally does not acknowledge my requests. H...

Views: 108 Replies: 0

Last Post: Feb 3, 2021 12:22pm
by PhotosRemoved

Casandra

Disappointed wife

Married 2019, husband left 10 months later to be with another woman. He came back 8 moths later only for 3 months then left. Our anniversary is on Valentines Day. We never spent a anniversary togethr

Views: 187 Replies: 1

Last Post: Feb 2, 2021 11:45pm
by Chelsea

Sharon

Separated from my husband since 2018, he is now filing for divorce though it was agreed

that I move in with family to help our Adult Autistic Child learn independence. Living in rural Virginia prevented him from having resources to learn. The plan was for him to sell and then we could relocate. Now he is saying that we were legally separated at that ti...

Views: 156 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 31, 2021 1:17am
by Kaz

Marriage Redemption Project

Casting Separated & Divorced Couples for cable TV Show

Did you are your partner call it quits too soon? It doesn't have to be over. I am a TV producer in Los Angeles and my company is currently casting a relationship show. We are looking for: Separated Spouses, Divorced Couples, or Long-Term Relationships that may...

Views: 107 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 30, 2021 11:05am
by Diane

Jill Demeter

I feel like a caged animal

I have been trying to end a 20 year toxic and emotionally abusive marriage for almost 3 years. Sept 2018 I requested we separate. He moved to the other side of the house and has been there ever since. I can't get him to leave. There have been many obstacles with unem...

Views: 173 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 29, 2021 4:02am
by Kaz

VMH

One and a Half Years of Marriage Then Being Divorced

Today I woke up with a knot in my stomach again because we are still going forward with this divorce. I have bent over backwards trying to make this work but he seems irritated by my emotions and indifferent about being with me. I asked him to fight for this marriage...

Views: 135 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 27, 2021 9:11pm
by Z