Is it possible to be heartbroken....and happy?

[Freshhhhstart]

Hello
My partner of nearly two decades has broken up with me. We have a young family. I will be completely starting again.
It's a confusing mixture of being blindsided....but also felt it coming.
I'm sure there are areas where I could have improved but his behaviour has been pretty revolting at times over the recent months- I feel like I don't know him and the fact he can easily walk out on his babies is more then disappointing.
I'm looking for hope from people who have been initially heartbroken but have maybe found that, early on, they have been done a favour and are thriving.
Thanks 🙏

I think you'll look back and realise things worked out for the best. It is daunting now but you will be happy again. I have been through this and my life is happier now. Good luck 🍀

I am sorry this has happened to you @Freshhhhstart . Having such young children, while a long-standing relationship ending is never easy. Of course, it is absolutely natural to feel both... It is a big change in your life, it is ok to mourn the thought of your relationship that ended, but, based on what you briefly mentioned, it is for the better (we here do not know any details, of course) - Revolting behaviour is never ok, so without a doubt you will be happier, so it is natural to feel the happiness that comes with it...