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Afraid and alone, cant stop crying

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canttypefortears · 23/01/2014 23:34

Hi

My always loving DH gave me my christmas present by uttering the words 'i dont love you anymore!'. It was straight after our kids had finished opening their pressies do no drink involved.

We were first loves, marrying at 20 years old. We were to celebrate our 15 th wedding anniversary shortlt. We have two beautiful kids and a lovely home. We do OKish financially but manage to do some nice things together.

I have always been content just to be with dh, he was my best friend. Ive had no problem if he wants to socialize with his mates. I thought we were happy.

I thought i coyld read him like a book when he was grumpy we all knew about it!

When he said thosr words i knew instantly he meant it. He wouldnt joke about this. I crumblef and remained a wreck for nearly 2 weeks. I couldnt get out of bed, sleep or eat. The physical pain of heart break is sickening. I managed to keep him at home for a fortnight.

He eventually packed and left two weeks ago. I didnt want him to leave. I asked what i gad done, he said its me not you, i just dont feel anything. I asked why he said he just has nothing left. I just dont understand. I have asked and asked but iv had nothing!

When he left he told the kids, who were beside themselves, packed nearly everything and went to stay at a mates ( although i canr be sure). He never answers his phone or text and im really worried for him and us. He contacts when he wants to see the kids.

He is very distant and has come to me and asked me to sell and divorce. He only told me 'we' had problems 3 weeks earlier! Im in shock and never saw this coming.

My dh is a stranger, its as if he isnt the man i knew. He has started being agressive towards me, as if i caused a problem and flinches if i put my hands on him, almost .like i suddenly repulse him. In reality i had no idea he had problems or was unhappy. He never voiced them if so. The only thing i can think of was he wasnt sleeping well. Ive thought of all scenarios. But maybe i should conclude im unloveable.

We are mediating next week as i cant go on. It is making me ill, stress and not eating ( the weight ive lost in 3 weeks is unbelievable! I need to be my kids mum again.

Any advice would be much appreciated, things have gone too far but i would have him back in a heartbeat.

OP posts:
AcrossthePond55 · 19/03/2014 23:37

Oh, I understand now. They do have mediation here like that, but it's voluntary IF both parties want it, otherwise, lawyers draw up papers & you go to court for the judge to settle it.

You keep saying you can't do anything further. You can. You can arrange an outing with your DCs without regards to 'what if he calls to see them'. You can arrange to see a counselor to begin your recovery.

You know, during my bad breakup, it was a big step for me to see a counselor. Why? Because I was deathly afraid of giving up the love I felt for him. Afraid of having nothing to take its place. And I didn't have DCs to fill that potential empty spot. It was terrifying. But you know what? I found that there isn't an 'empty spot'. I found the love I have for myself.

BitOutOfPractice · 20/03/2014 05:59

No Canty, you can't change what he's done. And you can't make him change his mind by sheer force of your wishing and loving him. He's told you outright, time and again that he's not coming back. Try and listen to what he says. Not try and read between the lines for what you hope he's saying.

Moving forward is not giving up or a sign of weakness. Or that you didn't love him enough. It's a sign of strength.

Trust me I know it's hard. I've been where you have. For 5 months. It nearly killed me. Only when I let myself accept that he was not coming back (no matter how thin / sexy / available / loving I made myself) that I could start to get better. It made me hit a new rock bottom when I realised that.and stopped clinging to scraps of hope. But the only way was up afterwards.

BitOutOfPractice · 20/03/2014 06:00

And have a little squeeze from me. You do sound low x

BitOutOfPractice · 20/03/2014 06:04

Also Canty you need to start a new thread and link to it here so we can keep trying to support you

AcrossthePond55 · 20/03/2014 19:58

Yes, please cantty, do start a new thread as Bit says.

How about a more uplifting title like 'Cantty steps forward' or some such. Because you aren't alone anymore, we are here for you. I think you aren't afraid anymore, either, at least not all the time. And even if you do still cry at times, you are beginning to be able to smile as well, even through the tears.

DonkeysDontRideBicycles · 20/03/2014 20:24

I have had to put up with comments from mil about how badly he has been treated in all of this etc. H just cant seem to open his mouth and say anything that doesnt hurt me.

I saw this from Tuesday, this health episode has been wretched for you on top of everything else. Very glad to hear you shall see your own GP next week.

How brave you've been. Shall look out for your new thread.

SuffragetteCity · 21/03/2014 08:58

Just want you to know that I'm reading and hoping for all the best for you. Flowers

This is one of the most terrible situations imaginable that you're going through, the limbo must be torture. Hugs to you. I agree with pp that counselling might alleviate some of the stress you're feeling. I have always found counselling very helpful even though the idea of it isn't so appealing. Once I'm there, I find it's a great release.

I hope you will start another thread, I'm thinking positive thoughts for you.

MargotThreadbetter · 21/03/2014 10:25

Is there a new thread or has OP not returned yet?

How are you doing cantty?

Caitlyn2014 · 23/03/2014 19:43

Hello there, how are you. Xx

Caitlyn2014 · 26/03/2014 12:22

How are you?

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