20 years together. 15 years married. 3 kids. Spent years thinking I’m the crazy one with depression and anxiety but I’ve realised he’s a narcissist who’s emotionally drained me. I can’t do it anymore. How do I prepare myself for the separation? I have my own (new) business which he is tied up in too. We have a mortgage. I’ve put up with it all these years, I can do a bit more if it means preparing myself properly. I’m absolutely heartbroken for my kids as I vowed to never break our family, but it’s unfair on them to have a mother who is so hurt on a daily basis and ultimately I cannot go on. Any tips and suggestions welcome.
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mamatothreebunnies · 20/04/2024 22:17
Our entire WhatsApp convos are proof of how he can’t do xyz and leaving it to me. He never once made a bottle or changed a nappy. Even if someone asked family, neighbours and friends on their opinion they’d all say the same. School runs, parties, school shows, all me! Someone told me today why and how I do what I do all by myself. I wanted to reply “because he fu*#ing won’t”
my biggest fear, and one making me think I should stay for the kids, is the thought of sharing the kids, the holidays he’d take them on, the outings etc. gives me anxiety to my core as he is so incapable. at least if we stay miserably married I’d continue to be with them 100% of the time. At least for another 10 years until the kids are leaving home.
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