Topic is Sleeping.
Perdita1 (original poster member #67654) posted at 12:45 AM on Friday, December 24th, 2021
And it’s all done. I am officially divorced.
It all happened so quickly in the end. Got the news from my lawyers this evening. Really didn’t think it would all be done this side of Christmas.
I think I am in a little bit of shock. I feel a little bit sick. We were together for 20 years. Half my life.
My three young kids are my focus this Christmas. I’ve wrapped the presents and put up a tree. I can’t believe I’m alone for the first time in so long. But I’m no longer married to a cheater.
LostInHisFog ( member #78503) posted at 4:13 AM on Friday, December 24th, 2021
Merry Christmas!
But no seriously, shock can hit when the dust settles, you’ve spent all this energy in getting out of infidelity and you do hit this stage of... what now?!! Then shock hits.
So like the self care at the start of dday, increase water intake, exercise lightly, take it an hour at a time.
If you’re after tips once Christmas is done I personally decorated my space within my budget with was tiny but a fresh environment made my "no longer a home" space into a sanctuary and speaking from a mental health point of view that turned my home into a warm safe space, it also took time which was blissfully distracting.
Best of luck over the next few days, onwards and upwards!
They can make as many promises as they want, but if they don't put action behind it, it doesn't mean anything.
I edit because I'm fluent in typo & autocorrect hates me.
leafields ( Guide #63517) posted at 4:49 AM on Friday, December 24th, 2021
The phone call from the court can take your breath away. For me, it brought up thoughts of what I thought the rest of my life was supposed to be. I spent a couple of days feeling sad about it and grieving.
Take care of you. Feel the feels, and process through the emotions. Focusing on your kids at this time sounds great. Time to make new traditions.
BW M 34years, Dday 1: March 2018, Dday 2: August 2019, D final 2/25/21
BearlyBreathing ( member #55075) posted at 9:26 PM on Friday, December 24th, 2021
Perdita,
It is a weird moment— very bittersweet. Feel the feels and embrace the ability to breathe easily and not worry about walking on eggshells, worrying about what ex is doing, and just be. It will feel freeing, but there will be some sad days too.
This is a milestone and better days are ahead. Enjoy your kids for Christmas!
Me: BS 57 (49 on d-day)Him: *who cares ;-) *. D-Day 8/15/2016 LTA. Kinda liking my new life :-)
**horrible typist, lots of edits to correct. :-/ **
cancuncrushed ( member #28156) posted at 1:43 AM on Monday, December 27th, 2021
The shock eventually wears off. This has been a roller coaster. It takes awhile. Just like accepting the cheating was real. None of this is easy.
Take care of your needs too. Rest. Breathe. Be outside. Cook. Eat.
As time passes I look back and can see how stressful and robotic i was. I still don’t know how I did it. My mind was gone.
Peace will return. It took some time.
To make the big decisions while your in shock is the hardest.
Now you can sleep.
Topic is Sleeping.
