It's perfectly normal to go backwards. You're going to cycle through your emotions many times. But now, you know there are good days. They will come back. I totally understand because i've gone backwards the past few days. Try to figure out what triggers the backslides. I know mine but I can't totally avoid the stbx because of kids. Hang in there! You will feel better again!

Im feeling that way this week too. On Sunday I had my daughters 2nd birthday party and I always imagined those milestones as a family. The three of us would celebrate everything in life together. Being separated was never the plan or dream. I wanted to give her a beautiful life and everything I never had, and now that dream feels crushed. I tried to focus on the positive, my sister and brother-in-law were a huge help in putting together a party, I still have a wonderful group of family and friends that love me, go walking, Im looking for work, ect Im honestly just going through the motions but my brain and body miss him. What I would give for a big bear hug right now and to hear that everything will be ok. All I want to do is crawl in bed and cry, and hope this all goes away. For a short time I was starting to feel better and then bam! I think the first everything (birthday, holiday, when your sick, ect) without the ex is going to be difficult and emotional. Sorry Im not more motivational, I guess this is just part of the process and know your not alone. Im sad too.

I can relate, I'm at that stage right now. I thought I was doing better, then it hits... Can't do anything but think of what he's doing and why it all fell apart. I know it's over and I know there will be better days, but right now, I feel hopeless.

I know you will fell better just like I know I will feel better. Sometimes I think it's good to have a good cry and some alone time to put things into respective. Tomorrow is a new day and a better day. Big ((hugs)) to you and you will see the light again.

Sorry you are having a bad day - we all have bad days but eventually we have more good days than bad days. I'm feeling like that today - remembering all the good memories just brings sadness knowing we wont be building any new ones.

So sorry, but you are not alone. I saw the person I was dating yesterday for the first time in 4 months and now I feel like I'm all the way back at square 1. I feel so lost and I'm not sure what to do. :(

Your a beautiful young lady, things will get better, volunteer work is awesome, you should take pride in helping others when your in so much pain, really shows character and strength. You obviously have what it takes to overcome this.

Thanks to everyone for sharing. I feel like I am regressing too but I will keep fighting to have a great life even if it is not the way I dreamed it would be !

Thank you everyone! It means a lot to know I'm not alone in this. The weekends are the hardest. I think he's already seeing someone else, and it hurts knowing he's out having fun with her and my heart is still hurting.

Regression is inherent in a separation, breakup. Continue to occupy with the things that you do. Think about the reason/s why you not still together and whether or not the relationship will work.

I read a quote today I'd like to share with you

Grief never ends...but it changes
It's a passage
not a place to stay
Grief is not a sign of weakness
nor a lack of faith
it is the price of love

I am glad to know that I am not the only one who still struggles with this.... I have great days when I am fearless and bold..... and then I have days like today where I miss what once loved so much.... I will be praying for you. We are going to make it... :)