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Hollow inside

4.5 years post D and things are still horrible. Ladies, I was the guilty party .... I strayed from my marriage of 28 years. I can’t explain why, it just happened. Over the years my adult son has barely spoken to me. Last time I seen him was Mother’s Day 2019. A few weeks ago he messages me and said he didn’t like who I’ve become and he was separating
himself from me. TALK ABOUT PAIN!! 😢
Please understand, I was a good mom. He and I were so close I never missed a football practice or game. We hung out together. He loved me and I love him dearly. I know what I did was a shock to him and his father. I’m not proud of it. I was wrong but I should not have to be punished for it the rest of my life.
His dad and I still work together (complicated situation) so every little argument we have, his dad runs to him and makes the argument out to be all one sided from me. I can get a chance to defend myself because, well, my son won’t talk to me. I feel so empty inside. Part of me is missing and I can’t find any joy in my life.
I’ve been reading about PAS, Parent Alienation Syndrome. Has anyone here experienced this and if so, how did you cope? I’m lost 😢

Re: Hollow inside

I just separated from my husband. I moved out to a house of my own. My daughters hate me and won't let me see my grandchildren. It hurts so bad. All I want to do is cry. Help

Re: Hollow inside

I am so so sorry. No one really knows this pain unless they have experienced it. As I stated in my post, it’s been over 4 years for me. My adult son wants nothing to do with me. I wish I would’ve went to counseling a long time ago to learn how to cope and learn the right way to reach out to him.
No matter how hard I try or what I say, it’s always the wrong thing.
I’m guessing you didn’t expect this to happen. Kids are unpredictable. As much as we want them to love both parents equally, I think they feel pressured to take sides.
My ex runs to my son every time we have an argument and tells him how bad of a person I am. It’s horrible.

Re: Hollow inside

my husband shows my daughters the letters from the lawyers to all my girls. if had the balls he would just face things on his own. I haven't seen my new grandson since j
he was borned in nov.

Re: Hollow inside

I understand your pain. I to strayed during my marriage . Looking back I know realize the only reason he didn't divorce me is because I get half of his assests. I did everything for my girls I was a good mother and they just forgot 30 years of that because they think I am a bad person