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Still sad about husband leaving

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Mollylegs · 29/04/2024 07:19

Hi I just wanted to post on here as I'm kind of lonely and feeling gutted as my divorce is nearly through. My husband went off with someone else nearly 20 months ago, we had been together as a couple for nearly 22 years. He left his son and me for someone else and her 4 children and grandbaby. He doesn't see much of his own son and I know it upsets my son as he's mentioned it when drunk, however I doubt he's going to change and there isn't much I can do about it. My main problem is I still feel utterly heartbroken and I know I'm being stupid as he's been gone ages, I'm very depressed/down most days. Our divorce should be finalised by the end of May and I don't want to be divorced even though it was myself who filed for it(a bit of control I had left) My son has just started going out and enjoying his life,in the past year he has a little job walking distance and all his mates are nearby. He has lived here all his life and I know he doesn't want to move, the separation wasn't easy for either of us. I can see my MIL house from my house and my SIL too. I saw my MIL everyday for the last 16 years but obviously blood is thicker than water and they chose not to speak to me, they told my son I was lying and his ad didn't have someone else and tries to make me look like I was a liar. This is one of the reasons why I don't understand why I still feel so upset about him leaving and my upcoming divorce. I still love him yet I know I should hate him for lying and hurting me. It's been nearly twp years and I'm bloody upset and annoyed at myself every day.

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Mollylegs · 29/04/2024 14:30

Hi @Ihadenough22 I can't afford to move even though it would be easier. My ex is living with the person he ran off with. x

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Mollylegs · 29/04/2024 14:34

Thank you @meganorks xx

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MILTOBE · 29/04/2024 14:38

You've been betrayed by your husband, his mother and your sister in law - the three people you trusted most (apart from your son).

That's taken away all of your support system and your family. You should be absolutely livid. They should all be scared of coming anywhere near you.

Would you be interested in going to an exercise class once a week, where you could get to know some other women? I know you don't like going out but if you went at a time when you knew you wouldn't bump into that shower would that help?

What kind of area do you live in? Did you grow up there? Do you have any family?

DistinguishedSocialCommentator · 29/04/2024 14:41

OP

Your post proves what I have said on many threads. (not you) but many on MN that bang on about, "LTB"

I've always said its easier said than done and your post proves it
Try to go out more and what he has done to you and the kids as he is no nice guy doing that, trust me

If its mean to be, you will find someone nice but always be weary and never move too fast and ask questions, many questions - if the new man gets upset, then you've just missed meeting a not so nice man

Good luck

TobaccoFlower · 29/04/2024 14:43

My main problem is I still feel utterly heartbroken and I know I'm being stupid as he's been gone ages
No he hasn't. Don't be so hard on yourself and allow yourself to grieve. You were together for 22 years and he's taken away the future you thought you had.
My dh died after 19 years and I grieved for a good 3 years and still feel sad sometimes. I honestly think if I'd instead lost him to someone else I'd have grieved just as long.
I do have female friends that I already had. Could you chat to people online first. Eg. A local Facebook group or hobby group? Maybe if you get to know people online you'd at least have someone to chat to and might be able to meet in future.
What about anti depressants? They helped me after my sudden loss.
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Here's a cup of tea and biscuit too
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Mollylegs · 29/04/2024 14:45

Hi @MILTOBE I don't want to bump into them, they have been my family as mine isn't brilliant. I live in a town but I'm quite agoraphobic so popping out isn't an option. Thanks for you kind words x

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Mollylegs · 29/04/2024 14:48

Thank you @DistinguishedSocialCommentator I have no intention of meeting anyone.

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Mollylegs · 29/04/2024 14:55

Thanks for your kindness @TobaccoFlower Im very sorry for your loss, I'm on anti depressants so I suppose its just time that will help xx

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Unexpectedlysinglemum · 29/04/2024 20:16

You're not stupid. It hurts when someone you love so much treats you like disposable trash. You can't just 'be grateful' when your entire world turns upside down. You wanted a partner and a family.

Please get counselling it does help xx

Mollylegs · 30/04/2024 05:38

Thank you @Unexpectedlysinglemum xx

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