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.

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How long

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does it take for the heartbreak to end? When does that all-consuming feeling of pain begin to lessen? When does your ex stop being the only thing you're able to think about?
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its different for everybody! Is your X still in your life? Do you see her often?
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no. it's over. but very recent.
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As long as it takes, alas. You can take breaks from it though, by focusing on other people or getting around them. At those times you can think about your ex AND whatever someone is saying or what you are doing.
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It will take time, but for me, having to see my X a couple times here and there would kill me. I haven't seen her for a while now, and I do much better when I don't see her. It still hurts like hell at first, but in time the pain does lessen
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in a book i love, its called shattering. i picture a glass dropping on the floor and it shattering and you see lots of reflections of everything around it. it wont be put back together but you will put yourself back together. it takes time..
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About 19 days and 2 hours after joining DS. At least that was for me. Now, I'm just bitter. It's just as unhealthy but a lot more fun.
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It has been over a year since my stbx left and I still cry everyday it seems.
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My x left about three years ago now...still not divorced, but what I can say to you is that I am a better woman than I was last year. Last year, I was a better woman than I was the year before and this year, I do not remember the year before last.

It is interesting how time heals wounds. In 6 months you will feel better and some of the things that you are currently feeling will not feel so bad. A year from now, your life will have changed so much that you will not remember the details of today...Let time take it course...You will survive and you will be stronger because of the survival...no matter how much it sucks or hurts...
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