I feel incredibly stressed and overwhelmed. Since my husband met his new girlfriend and publicly announced their relationship, he has stopped talking to our two boys and left our home. Last week, he even publicly announced his relationship with her at a large party, while our divorce is still in process.
On top of everything, during a routine medical examination, they found a lump and recommended that I have a mammogram next week. Naturally, this has added another layer of worry and anxiety at a time when I already feel emotionally exhausted.
What hurts me the most is that I haven’t really been myself lately at work. I’ve made a few minor mistakes, but they have all been manageable and nothing serious. They already know what I’ve been going through, but honestly, it’s true that work has not been very empathetic or understanding of my situation.
One of the managers even told me, “It’s been a long time since you found out about your husband’s relationship. You need to move on already.”
That comment really hurt me. I understand that I still have responsibilities at work and that I need to do my best, but I’m going through an incredibly difficult period in my personal life. I feel so stupid and incapable.