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Hand hold please- marriage over, 2 DDs and getting really panicky

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Mensuckbigtime · 26/07/2024 10:23

Hey all
Posted before, STBXH left 1.5 ago DD at the time 1.5 and 4.5, I was still on maternity with no income.

Found about OW two months later.

I've returned to work, moved into a new apartment and now, 1.5 later the dust had settled a bit. Still livid with STBXH and the affair and it's aftermath, but I have great friends and have started therapy.

I don't live in the UK, so different laws, but his maintenance payments towards me (not DD), will decrease considerably. I am starting a new job- earning as much as possible for the girls and myself is my goal but yesterday in bed, girls.lying next to me, I just got so scared.

Starting a new job is some.of it, it's more the whole entirety of how my life has been turned up side down...

How when I have the girls, I do it on my own and somwtimes i feel overwhelmed (OW has moved in with him and helps with all chores paying bills and childcare)

How I have to financially support my children and myself in a very expensive city

I'm just suddenly so scared of thr future, which I wasn't before, but maybe it is because I was in survival mode since he left...

Any ladies out there who know how I feel?

Who have managed to "do it all"

Who maybe even thrived in adversity.

I want to be a role model to my girls, but I am sitting myself atm

Thanks so much!!!

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Howareu · 26/07/2024 11:03

You are already being an amazing role model to your girls. You’re thinking about their wellbeing and making plans. You have come so far already. You’re on a journey and there are lots of emotions, feeling scared is one of them. I believe in you. One day you will look back and realise how strong you are and how lucky they are to have you 💐

Mensuckbigtime · 26/07/2024 18:19

Thanks for your uplifting response

Anyone else whose gone through similar and has come through the other side?

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