More than 2 years ago, I posted on MDC wondering how you know when it's bad enough.
I've now been separated for almost 2 years, and I just want to say...
I LOVE MY LIFE!
It is crazy and hectic and I am busy as heck and poor and exhausted. But I am living my life for me, enjoying almost every minute and no longer wondering if it will ever get any better. I may work full time, attend school full time, shuffle 3 kids around everywhere and not get nearly enough sleep, but I am so happy with the direction my life is headed.
I moved out of our marital home, my divorce is plodding along at the snail's pace they seem to go in this country, I rented a place in MY NAME ONLY, my kids adore their daycare, I am less than 2 years from completing another degree which will allow me to double the amount of money we're living on now, my family is 100% behind me, and my kids have adjusted to a new normal. I began dating a guy almost a year ago, and while I love him and his company, I feel completely happy and whole without him - I am with him because I want to be, but not because I have to be.
I had a feeling that this could happen when I got separated, but I didn't know how profound the difference would be, on myself, and even on my kids. Sure, it's most definitely not sunshine and roses, and co-parenting is a painful task at best, but if I'd known this was in my future, I sure would've made that leap a lot sooner than I actually did.
I have no idea if this is supposed to be me just gloating or bubbling over with joy or trying to provide inspiration to those just embarking on one heck of a scary journey, but I felt like sharing.
Life is gorgeous today.
I've now been separated for almost 2 years, and I just want to say...
I LOVE MY LIFE!It is crazy and hectic and I am busy as heck and poor and exhausted. But I am living my life for me, enjoying almost every minute and no longer wondering if it will ever get any better. I may work full time, attend school full time, shuffle 3 kids around everywhere and not get nearly enough sleep, but I am so happy with the direction my life is headed.
I moved out of our marital home, my divorce is plodding along at the snail's pace they seem to go in this country, I rented a place in MY NAME ONLY, my kids adore their daycare, I am less than 2 years from completing another degree which will allow me to double the amount of money we're living on now, my family is 100% behind me, and my kids have adjusted to a new normal. I began dating a guy almost a year ago, and while I love him and his company, I feel completely happy and whole without him - I am with him because I want to be, but not because I have to be.
I had a feeling that this could happen when I got separated, but I didn't know how profound the difference would be, on myself, and even on my kids. Sure, it's most definitely not sunshine and roses, and co-parenting is a painful task at best, but if I'd known this was in my future, I sure would've made that leap a lot sooner than I actually did.
I have no idea if this is supposed to be me just gloating or bubbling over with joy or trying to provide inspiration to those just embarking on one heck of a scary journey, but I felt like sharing.
Life is gorgeous today.
