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Shared care

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Maybeone24 · 10/09/2022 12:41

After a long divorce my ex has been granted equal shared care over our 5 year old. He was having her one night a week. It started this week and I am a mess. It’s like grieving all the time. I can’t even describe how much I miss her. I have my own hobbies and see friends but the pain is so much I feel like I’m about to burst in tears all the time

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QueenoftheNimbleFlyingCat · 10/09/2022 12:43

Oh OP, I feel you, its so heartbreaking. My children don't often stay with their father but when they do I feel a sense of loss I've never experienced before.

Apparently it does get easier, do things you love and keep busy. Sending lots of love your way.

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Maybeone24 · 10/09/2022 13:18

QueenoftheNimbleFlyingCat · 10/09/2022 12:43

Oh OP, I feel you, its so heartbreaking. My children don't often stay with their father but when they do I feel a sense of loss I've never experienced before.

Apparently it does get easier, do things you love and keep busy. Sending lots of love your way.

Thankyou for your words ❤️. I think it’s the shock of one night to equal shared care

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ILoveAnOwl · 10/09/2022 13:32

I find it so hard. Over the summer they were away for two weeks. I couldn't go in their rooms, as I was just so sad they weren't there. I gave myself a few days to sit on the sofa and mope, and then organised stuff with friends. By the end of it I was genuinely enjoying the freedom not having the kids 24/7 afforded me.

But, I was very, VERY pleased to have them back with me again.

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