I'm going through a rough patch at the moment; separated from STBXH last summer and currently going through the divorce financials.
It is tough going right now. I had a few moments this weekend where I thought about walking away and giving up residency to ex. Life is a slog and I can't see much of a brighter future.
My son is 2. I work from approx 8-6 every day, Mon - Friday. I earn a reasonable salary (circa 40k) and receive about £650 a month in maintenance, but by the time I've paid childcare, bills and met my son's needs, there's nothing left for me. My evenings are spent catching up on household chores, and the odd spot of work admin. I've not had any time to myself since the separation last year. There's no family support to rely on: just me.
I'm 32 and I can't see much ahead other than more of the same. I get quite upset when I think about whether this is all life is from now on.
Does it get any better? Or does it just get harder as the years pass?
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GroundHogLife · 29/02/2016 19:09
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