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Divorcing with no support network

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BakeSaleTomorrow · 22/01/2025 17:13

Has anyone divorced and has no support network? Essentially I will have to just get on with it myself, move house to a new area (still within my city) set up a new home from scratch, furnish and decorate it and basically just get on with things while supporting my children? I still have my parents so am luckier than some, they are elderly and have their own health problems and won’t be able to offer practical help. I have quite a few friends that I meet individually for coffees etc but they are all very busy with their own lives.
I hear of women leaving their husbands whose large families and friendship groups rally around.

It’ll just be me taking it one day at a time.

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boatswainmadge · 22/01/2025 17:24

Not yet, but I will be in a similar boat. It feels very daunting.

ReachingOut8 · 22/01/2025 20:09

Not the same as my ex left me but yes I have Bo one, just me and the kids.

NeverEverOhNo · 22/01/2025 20:12

Yes I did it. And without parents too. You just go into survival mode and get on with the practicalities.

BakeSaleTomorrow · 22/01/2025 20:27

Thank you all. It feels very daunting but I’m a person who just gets on with things, I’m strong and resilient. It still feels very overwhelming though. Glad to know I’m not alone. It’s scary though.

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