Breakups & Divorce Support Group
Just broke up with someone or in the midst of a difficult divorce? Breaking up is difficult no matter what the circumstances are. They say that time heals all wounds, but sometimes a listening ear or a hug can work wonders for the heart. Whether you need a place to vent, someone to hold you to No Contact, or need advice about what to do, we're here to help.
My former step son and his wife had twins born 13 weeks prematurely a month ago. Because he previously told me that while they wanted me to be part of their lives, I was no longer family just my daughter's (his half sister) mom. I got lots of vague answers when I would ask to come to visit the twins, took this as a signal that they didn't want me to come. This week one of the twins took a turn for the worse and died this afternoon. I asked my ex if I could come up to the hospital and he refused, saying they only wanted immediately family there. My 13 year old daughter went with him, experiencing the drama of having family members hold a dying baby and was there when he died--I think it's too much for her.
I can hardly bear the thought of attending any kind of funeral or visitation if they have one. We were married 17 years and I helped raise my ex's two children from his first marriage. What should I do or not do????
I can hardly bear the thought of attending any kind of funeral or visitation if they have one. We were married 17 years and I helped raise my ex's two children from his first marriage. What should I do or not do????
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
This is beyond you and your ex. I would contact your step children and find out whether they believe your relationship should change, and how.
I still take care off my former mother-in-law and 31 yr old autistic brother-in-law. My mother-in-law never really accepted me, nor did anyone else in my ex's family. To them, he could do no wrong and they helped him take and hide everything we had built in 22 yrs. I had a conversation with my mother-in-law. She was rude, insensiive, and told me that I was trying to be god, because I would not accept my husband's drug & alcohol addictions, his days away from home, adultery, etc. I told her that she had no control over how my family would operate. But, my love for her was not contingent upon me being married to her son. I asked whether she wanted to continue to have a relationship with me, she said no. However, when she took ill, she called me. My ex has had no contact with his mom in over a year. She and I have become mother and daughter. But, it didn't happen in 22 yrs of being married to her son. Go figure! You have to be true to you and stand up for what you believee is right.