I'm really feeling stressed this morning. I am in the process of separating from my ex husband of 25 years, we are divorced but have been living together. I've finally had my light bulb moment and seen the relationship for what it always has been, toxic and unhealthy and I need to leave once and for all. Well he needs to leave, I've given him notice to leave by the end of the month.
We have 3 children, 2 adults who have moved out and our 12 year old son. My son is very sensitive and anxious I'm awaiting an ASD assessment and he also has a chronic lifelong illness. I have a good, part time job. I will need to move as we'll have to downsize plus there's too many awful memories in this house. I just feel so ashamed and embarrassed to be in this situation at 48 years old!
I'm scared how we're going to cope but I know it has to be done for both of our sakes. I don't think my ex husband is going to leave at the end of the month, we've been in this situation before and he's always stood firm and refused to leave. We've been living like this for weeks now and I'm desperate for him to go! I'm scared I'm going to doubt myself and end up back in a "relationship" with him just for an easy life. How do I stand firm and stay strong 😔