One year ago today my life totally changed. My now ex partner told me he wasn't happy and wanted out of the relationship we had been together 14 years. We had 2 DDS. My head just raced, how would I cope alone, how would I keep a roof over my kids heads ? To keep it simple he struggled with depression since I met him but flat out refused to get help. I found that if he wouldn't get help I would try and take every bit of stress off him so I did all childcare, cooking,cleaning. I went to family events alone as he didn't like people ( he had no problem going out with his own friends). I never told him of any stresses or worries I had as not to bother him. So with him saying he was leaving was a massive kick in the teeth!!
Now 365 days on me and my girls come first. We are happier than ever without the black cloud over us. I have a full time job which I love and colleagues that are massively amazing. Me and the girls are even booked up on a nice holiday abroad soon. Not sure if this post was to make you realise how far you can come in a year or if it can help anyone that is alone or thinking of leaving a relationship. You can do it alone it's not easy but you survive.