How hard is it?

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I have told my partner I want to separate. For too long I have suffered under the weight of his alcoholism and depression. We have 2 young dc. He has gone through a range of emotions: disbelief, anger etc he keeps repeating how hard single life is, how miserable I will be. How poor I will feel. How much my decision will damage the children. I know he is trying to change my mind but really how hard is it?

If it's what you want, follow your heart.

I did this, my ex made it very hard for me, but I kept on going and I'm so glad I did. I've found my happiness and somehow lost my anxiety that was drowning me on a daily basis.

Keep going, no matter what's thrown at you

Same as above. It was hard but 15 months later I dont regret it AT ALL.
Its freeing. I simply don't have to endure his shit or live with it anymore.
He tried everything in the book, emotional blackmail, abuse, all of it.
I never backed down.

He is still angry and trying to make things difficult but the dc are so much happier and I am free..