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To feel bitter and lonely - DH has left me

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Tazmum01 · 06/01/2018 21:12

Trying not to drip feed, so here goes.
My DH walked out on me mid December after a shitty shitty year. I've been off work with depression/anxiety since September and he finally decided that he didn't want to 'handle all this shit' anymore.
He came home a couple of days before Christmas, moving all his stuff back and we talked loads and decided that we would both give it 100% and try to save our marriage. First couple of days were great, but his heart wasn't in it and I knew it was a matter of time before he left again, despite what he was saying.
I honestly gave it my all, enthusiasm for us and the kids, running round like a blue arsed fly trying to make him and kids happy. Maybe I tried too hard?
He left me again earlier this week, this time for good and I'm heartbroken. I can't eat or sleep and feel like all my recovery from my black time is out of the window. I've hit rock bottom.
I've got no friends to talk to, don't want to tell my parents (can't handle their judgement, especially from my mother)
The bottom line is I don't know what to do, where to turn and he won't answer calls or messages except with a thumbs up or one word answer.
I know it's over for him, but I'm so lost.
I feel like he's made a fool out of me, did he just want company over the holiday?
I really need help to stay strong. I'm doing my best to keep a smile on my face for the kids, but I'm struggling.

Please, please any positive comments or words of wisdom will be gratefully received. Tell me how you coped if you went through anything similar. I really need help.
I know I put him through hell this last year, but I'm now on medication, going to a group and trying to help myself recover from all of this. I just feel deserted when I'm finally on the way back up to the old me.

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VladmirsPoutine · 07/01/2018 14:21

I wish you the very best. I went through something similar but we weren't married nor had dcs but he walked out on me and it nearly broke me. You may always love him or think of him. But the most important thing to focus on is getting better and finding self-love.

Keep posting here for support. I'm about about today! Xx

Tazmum01 · 07/01/2018 14:56

Thank you Vladmirs, I need to be kind to myself.
I'm going to sit kids down and talk to them later, let them know I'm sad (they obviously know why) and that whilst I'm not feeling great, I love them and we'll be okay. I think I've scared them lately, I'm not normally a crying person, but I can't hold it in just now. I'm sobbing at the drop of a hat and it can't be nice to see your mum do that.
Thank you x

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Tazmum01 · 08/01/2018 07:48

Started the day off better after a shitty shitty night. Up, sorted kitchen out and even ironed a few things (very rare for me) got some cheesy tunes on YouTube and I think I may actually live through this.
It comes in waves, the sadness, but for now it's left me. I know it will be back, but right this second I'm okay.
Morning everyone x

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worlybear · 08/01/2018 09:37

Make an appointment to talk to a Relate counsellor. You don't have to go as a couple and it can be very helpful to talk through your feelings with someone who is non-judgemental .

Tazmum01 · 08/01/2018 11:01

worly, I suggested this to him, but he wasn't interested. Didn't realise I could go on my own
Something to think about, thank you x

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Tazmum01 · 08/01/2018 11:01

Booked my CBT for Friday. Always wanted to do it and now I am.

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BlessYourCottonSocks · 08/01/2018 19:33

Good for you, Tazmum! You are much stronger than you think you are - keep on going. Good luck for Friday - you have taken a positive step in making decisions based on what you need. Think about other things you may wish have always wanted to do, however small. The small steps give you things to build on.

Tazmum01 · 09/01/2018 17:39

Thank you Bless x

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