How long did it take for you to feel better after unexpected husband departure?

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My husband walked out on me in April this year (married 3 years- together 8) Completely and utterly unexpectedly. Biggest shock of my life. Still haven't been told why other than he wasn't happy. However he is seeing someone else now which has set me back again. a im now a single parent to my daughter (he does still c her) and i'm just Looking for other people's experiences of how long it takes to recover from a completely unexpected break up? I'm struggling alot still 5 months down the line, still cry alot and cant imagine even moving on and I just am looking for reassurance it gets easier soon....... how long did it take for you all to accept it's happened and move forward? I really do want to move on and be happy again.

About 15 months.
We'd been together about 17 years and married nearly 10 with a 5yo and 2yo.
Just keep going and it slowly gets better.

I've been about the same timescale after DH2 died.

14 weeks - that's when I realised what an actual prick he is - had long suspected but was still clinging to the hope that he would have a wake up call, we would get cc and somehow we could make the marriage work (together 23 years, married 17, 2 young adult DC).
His recent behaviour with his OW and how unkind he is being to me and DC as a,family unit means any lingering affection for him/The marriage is well and truly out the window and I really don't like the man any more.

As sad as that is, it's making things so much easier for me. I wouldn't wish it on you OP (the shit and negativity) but I hope you can start to move on.letting go has really hard but you can do it.

I am so sorry this has happened.It will take a while for most people, there is usually shock and then the reality of dealing with life as a single mum.

What is happening regarding the divorce? I found that once the divorce went through I felt better however that was nearly 18months later. You are experiencing similar feelings to grief so sadness is natural. If you feel it's overwhelming see your GP. Do you have family support?

Try to focus in the positives in each day, a challenge at times but there will be some.