Very newly separated. Any tips?
Me and my husband have separated. We tried for 4 long hard years before deciding this is the best way to go. We have 2 children together and the separation isn’t amicable right now.
Any tips for coping in the early days? I’m dreading my first weekend without my children. I hate having to see my husband. Having to co-parent productivity with someone you’re trying to heal from is the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do. I’m normally a block and delete girl but obviously I can’t do this!
I don’t live near any of my family and I don’t really have any good friends I’d feel comfortable confiding so I’m completely on my own through this!
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Following because girl I could have written the EXACT same thing!
It was the Netflix for me ❤️👌
When I left my husband we luckily had no children involved. And things were messy (abuse and cheating etc). I can only give tips for the emotional side of it, make sure you reach out to people if you feel like you need to talk or get things off your chest. It will be best for you and your babies. Inbox is always open
I used a third party person for any communication as well as pick ups. If that's not possible there are parenting apps to communicate so it will be only about the kids. Grey rock him so only answer when it's about the child and absolutely nothing else. Also arrange pick up/drop off in a public place
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Everything will be ok and you’re not alone! I’ve been a single mom for about 5 months (with my now 16 month old) and felt the exact the same way in the beginning. It’s not an easy choice and process but give yourself credit for making a hard decision that is best for you. I also didn’t want to confine in friends to start with but eventually did and they have been so supportive! In the beginning I found having some ‘me time’ and distraction was helpful, such as doing a face mask and watching Netflix. Plus being in this group and reading the similar stories of all the amazing strong mamas going through the same really helped. It will get easier in time but will be an adjustment to start. I have grudges toward my ex but for my LOs sake I put them aside and purely communicate with him about our daughter. To my surprise we co-parent pretty well. Overall, I’m so much happier after separating and my daughter is thriving. You got this! Sending hugs and support ❤️