I'm in a bit of a rough spot, with a partner who hasn't worked in 4 years (my son's entire life) while I'm expected to earn all the money to support the family, although I'm not in my own country (I'm in partner/Dad's country and I have no work visa here, so you get the idea that it’s been difficult.)
He has seen us lack for many things as basic as shoes and proper food, yet continues to not work for no real reason. Partner is also quite ill-humored at times towards me, which our son hates. I've finally decided that I must get him out of the house, difficult because I was attached to the idea of a nuclear family, but I see no improvement and my stress with him is far too much to be healthy. I just want a peaceful home and to do the best for my son.
So my question is, whether any one can suggest some ways to make the separation process easier for my son. My son already says he wishes Daddy would go live elsewhere and draws pictures showing his dad as a gray smog hanging over the world that just won’t go away, but I think it could still be difficult for him to deal with a change or the unknown, and I’d like to help him in any way possible.
We’re in a country without many official family resources, and my relatives are far from here, but I’m willing to do anything I can on my own or with neighbors/friends to ease the transition. Thanks so much for any ideas.