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How do I accept marriage ending and transitioning into single parenting

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Whatnext1234 · 04/11/2022 23:33

A year ago my H left. We spent a few months will we/won’t we resolve it but ultimately the marriage is over. But I am unable to accept it, I’m still holding out hope even though deep down I deserve better. But my mind is taking me to happy memories only and I don’t believe I will be happier single. Now my life is just existing with no happiness.

I still love H, we are on good terms (ish) but I can’t bare the thought of being a single parent to 3 primary school DC and living such a lonely life. He is only seeing the kids once every 3-4 weeks for a couple of hours (another story). I just want my old life back where I was happy, married with a 2 parent family but it’s not possible and is consuming all my emotions and taking a serious toll on my mental well-being. How can I accept it? How do I move on?

Any tips welcome.

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LittleCrackers · 04/11/2022 23:45

The only thing that works IME OP is time. Lots of time and also the fact that you have no choice.

I'm sorry it sounds so brutal 😔

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