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  • About Me

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    afanador

    Female, 54, Divorced
    DC, USA
    Member since January 30

    • About Me

      I have recently divorced from my ex who suffers from clinical depression. His condition totally took over him, me and ultimately the marriage. his reluctancy to seek help and his constant abuse made me decide that it was time to let him go, and I move on. since the separation I have recovered from the situation. it has been a heartbreak, but, i am moving on, and life looks a lot brighter. I am a new person inside and out. A toast to my future.

      I have recently divorced from my ex who suffers from clinical depression. His condition totally took over him, me and ultimately the marriage. his reluctancy to seek help and his constant abuse made me decide that it was time to let him go, and I move on. since the separation I have recovered from the situation. it has been a heartbreak, but, i am moving on, and life looks a lot brighter. I am a new person inside and out. A toast to my future.

  • Recent Activity

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    • 1 hug received, 1 hug given

    Friday

    • afanador gave kimkn a hug 4:32pm

      hi honey. I could have sworn I had emailed you several days ago to say hello. over here I am totally…  

    October 27

    • afanador gave kimkn a hug 11:05am

      Uhgg, it is so hard Kim. I know. Just be careful dear, don't hang on to those desires that are not under…  

    October 26

    • afanador gave kimkn a hug 2:07pm

      Hi Looks like things are really coming along. I think you guys are in the right track,,,at least for…  

    October 23

    • afanador gave kimkn a hug 10:10am

      HI kim sorry you are going through all this. first, let me tell you that you are going to have to go…  
    • afanador gave rainyangel a hug 8:47am

      thanks for the hug. I know you are going through rough times, but I am going to give you a cheer to your…  
  • Journal

    • furious

      Mood June 29, 2009 5:24am

      I am so furious.  my husband got the keys to the house from a "friend" who had a spare set and came into the basement and took several …

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    • set back or maybe not!

      Mood April 4, 2009 7:49am

      ooops, major set back. I have gone through a major breakdown. hubbie not goint anymore to the doctor...although he has mellowed down a bit. but …

    • wow, can't beleive where I am

      Mood March 24, 2009 7:24am

      Iwould have never thought that a day like today would come when I wake up and don't think about him.  what a glorious day.  I feel so …
    • feeling a lot more in control

      Mood March 18, 2009 1:35pm

      so ai guess that stopping the calls to him have worked a bit.   now he calls me but I don't respond.  truthfully don't need …

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    • Hug

      From kimkn Friday

      Sil, just sending you HUGS! I'm worried about you. Haven't heard from you. Are you okay?

    • Hug

      From kimkn October 27

      Well Sil, that was a bust. My daughter was upstairs when he called her and she asked him about circus and he said it was only going to be him and her because he ran out of money. I was very sad, but didn't show it in front of her because I know it is a lie. He was also suppose to pay loan well, part of it and didn't. I know he has a lot of money, so money is not the issue at all. I text him 5 min. ago even though I know he is probably sleeping to ask him if he did pay on the loan. Made it look like I wasn't sure. Didn't want to make him mad. But I have to be honest with you this ride is awful.

      As far as yours goes, please try and remember there was no contact with mine for over 3 1/2 months so this is normal for them. And also remember I don't have proof that he is taking meds. He lies so much that I really don't know what to believe. Always saying he's broke but then pays cash for a laptop that he knows I have wanted for years and so have the kids. I don't know why they do the things they do.

    • Hug

      From kimkn October 26

      Hi Sil, how are you? I haven't heard from you. Are you okay?

      Well, here is how my weekend went. I sent this to Ann also.

      Hi Ann, here is what happened. I don't know what to think. My husband had our daughter over the weekend and we have a pool and me and my son tried 4 times to cover it and every time it kept falling right back into pool. When he called I mentioned it and he said when he dropped our daughter off on Sunday he would put it on.

      That was the first thing he has done since he has been gone. We had a very civil conversation and he was even joking around a bit saying I owe him. He also told me he went back on meds. 2 weeks ago.

      Our daughter came back out of the house and asked him if I could go with them to the circus next weekend with them and he said we'll see (laughing). He said he didn't know if he could afford it which was also a joke because he makes really good money and left me with the bills. He said I will let you know on Sunday (the day they are going) while laughing and he wasn't being sarcastic either. That is his way of joking around.

      She said to him "Daddy, mommy never got to go to the circus with us because she was always working, can she come this time?" I jokeing said no I never got to go cause I was always working and would have loved to go with them all the years they went. And I said why can't we just go as friends. But I guess I messed up according to Dbusting. I'm not suppose to ask him anything or to go anywhere with him or him and our daughter. He did bring my son a birthday card. Very plain compared to our daughters card but I guess he made the effort after I mentioned it wasn't right not to do anything for him, because he raised him. I told him I would just get him one and sign his name so my son wouldn't be hurt and he said no he would get him one.

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      From kimkn October 23

      Hi Sil, thanks for the words of encouragement. I went and made the mistake of telling him I love him and miss him and he told me that we tried for years and it didn't work. Which is a lie. We didn't have any major problems until he stopped taking his meds. but I didn't text back anything. He said he didn't come to the party because he didn't want our daughter to get the wrong idea. And that he is happy now, being alone. Sil, just 2 weeks ago he said he was happy with us and not happy now. I don't get it at all!

      Then he kept texting me asking me not to be mad then it was that he will be a lonely old man because he can't make anyone happy or be the person they want him to be. Do I invite him for the holidays and talk to our daughter and tell her that we are just friends? Or do I leave it alone? Please help me out. I'm so depressed again. My girlfriend said it is a pity party for himself, as far as saying he will be alone and can't make anyone happy and wants me to fall for it. But I already told him last night that I loved and missed him. So confused!

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      From rainyangel October 23

      thank you! I will. you too. later

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  • Support Groups

    • Close Depression Supporters

      my husband is suffering from depression. he has not gone to the doctor. we have been married for 3 years, and from the beginning there were problems, which he (and I) thought were at the root. nevertheless, once the "problems" were gone he continued with the issues and his behavior is uncontrollable. he decided that now the problem is me and the marriage. on my birthday, i had to tell him to leave. its been a week and a half

      Treatments

      Crying Somewhat Helpful
      I guess it helps be to endure all the mistreatment.
      Patience Not Working
      Never, his behavior just got worse
      Talking Not Working
      he refuses to get help, recognize that life is not as bad as he sees it, he gets angry
      Lexapro Not Working
      worked for a short while (low dosage)
    • Close Breakups & Divorce

      my husband has been suffering depression, and eight months ago his mom died....that is that time he says he has stopped loving me. So, we have been separated a month and a half and therefore am getting ready for a divorce.

      Treatments

      Talking Working / Worked
      It has totally helped to get my pain and anger out, I have wonderful friends who will listen and give me great advice.
    • Open Impotence & Erectile Dysfunction

      my husband has been having problems since we met. nevertheless he refuses to go to the doctor. he has also gone into a depression. anyway, right now I am confused what came first. We separated in january, but are talking. This is the first time he acknowledges how he feels about his situation.

      Treatments

      Viagra Somewhat Helpful
      his issue is more the drive
    • Open Physical & Emotional Abuse

      my husband's depression and emotional issues made him verbally, emotinally, and physically abusive - finally pushing me. he was a very mild manner person but always had his outbursts and temper tantrums that were accompanied by his verbal abuse. I threw him out after he was caught also cheating, after he got into going out and drinking (he is not a drinker) once his mom died which sent him downhill on a crisis. He went to the doctor immediatley two times, but stopped.

      Treatments

      Art Working / Worked
      I am sewing dresses for orphans...I have a goal of 100. the orphans are helping me heal through my work.
      Leave Working / Worked
      yes, throwing him out now my house is in peace, i do not have to walk on eggshells, my self esteem is coming back.
      Talking Working / Worked
      completely, great friends and using this site (depression supporters and the break -up). this has been probagly the best.
    • Open Infidelity

      My stbx has clinical depression. He spiralled down when mom died, started to go out with buddies. i thought it was good for him since it would take his mind out of his pain. he then started to drink, going out more, staying out later, lying to me, abusing me, and ultimately started an affair with OW. I found out offered him the opportunity to go to psychiatric help and marriage counseling. He promised to go but his depression then came back and renegged on everything. So, threw him out.

      Treatments

      Forgiveness Not Working
      He is unwilling to go to psychiatric help since he blames his pain on me and the marriage.
      Leave Working / Worked
      he went to the doctor right after I threw him out but never returned.
    • Open Depression

      separated from my clinically depressed spouse and am depressed myself

      Treatments

      Xanax Considering
    • Open Life After Divorce

      recently divorced, two weeks ago

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