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when do you stop being angry?

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taken4granted · 21/03/2008 22:15

bit of a rant really e xp walked out on me and dd 3 weeks ago now totally unexpected and have been switching from moods of utter devastation and total anger/bitterness neither of which are nice for my dd and I have to hide them and bite my tongue in front of her. Was just wondering how long is it before these feelings subside into a more constant theme ? Im pretty sure Exp has someone else but denies this and also just found out that the mortgage deal is up in 3 months and he wont want to redo another deal so will have to sell house thing is equity is about 200-230k total im entitled to 50% jt mtge nut that wont buy a studio flat let alone a 2 bed house where I live and my wages are less than £500 a month so up the preverbial creek without so much as a stick let alone a paddle. Exp wont speak to me prefer e mail - He told me he was leaving by e mail! so that doesnt help I just keep wanting himn to fall under a very fast moving train at the moment I hate him so much and really want to get past this for the sake of my dd but once shes in bed those feelings are totally freeto roam about my head alwso very lonely pnce shes gone to bed and sure he has another woman - he has a secret mobile number so hes off enjoying himself whilst Im stuck at home holding the fort I feel like but for my dd Ive totally wasted the last 13 yrs of my life sorry to go on everyone just very very fed up!

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lostdad · 25/03/2008 09:33

I know how you feel. It was a big blow for me as it was unexpected - the feeling of betrayal, finding out my ex had made all `the arrangements' for the divorce while I was at work being a mug and providing for her and our son.

Within a month my wife and son were gone. A few weeks later I had to have our dog put to sleep - I went from a full house to an empty one in the space of two months.

In the months that followed I was denied any time with my son, had the police called on me, made to pay for a divorce I didn't want on grounds I didn't accept, faced lies about my alleged DV and child abuse and most recently being told how well my son gets on with her new boyfriend.

Am I angry? Deep down I am livid.

But I am better than her and she is not going to set the course of my life. I control my life.

anothermum92 · 25/03/2008 17:27

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taken4granted · 25/03/2008 17:46

Oh yes he has certainly let her down big time - his idea of impproved fathering is chucking money at her and taking her out bowling/ice skating swimming - basically anything that costs money. I just spend time with her give her lots of kisses and cuddles (and nag ) at her - money cant buy that kind of love - I was with her last night in the bath and gave her a huge kiss and just happened to ask her if daddy ever kissed her - her reply was "no" and in the tone of voice as if to say why would he? - Very telling isnt it! thinking about it I cant remember the last time he did kiss her He is one big emotional void. Spoke to my Solicitor today he will be getting aletter to his work address this week (he isnt staying anywhere properly flitting between friends and his dads) I hope he likes the contents ( oh yes still angry! - well seething now)

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