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chrissym59
Mood:  Horrible

Down and depressed

I'm having a difficult time dealing with this break up.  After 29 years with this man, I feel so lost and alone.  I'm trying to move on and I know I have to but I have some really bad, overwhelming moments of despair that I feel like my world has been turned upside down.  The only wonderful thing keeping me going is my son who is my life.  I am trying to stay strong for him.  I know I can do this, but right now it seems hopeless.
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hurtinandhealin2560
hurtinandhealin2560

I\'m so sorry Chrissy. Welcome to DS--I\'m sorry divorce and break-up has brought you here but I can say you will find lots of love, support, advice, and fun here. Talk to us anytime. I\'ve been on DS almost a year and can truthfully say that I am such a different person now than I was when I joined last May. If I may offer some advice, there is another support group on DS called Divorce After Twenty Years--you might consider joining that group as well. It\'s for people who have been with their spouses or SO\'s for many years and who deal with those issues associated with long-term marriages/relationships. Hugs!
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Chrissy, I read your letter to your h that you posted. As I read it, tears rolled down my cheek. My heart went goes out to you. I thought to myself, what an incredible woman. For all this man has put you through and your strength and perseverance to leave. Kudos to you.

I have been married for 34, going on 35 years. I use to be in DS all the time, but I just got a job about 7 months ago and don\'t have as much time to spend here with my friends. Me and my h have been in recovery for HIS addiction for over a year now, and with much success. But, the success is attributable to my h\'s commitment to change and regain the intimacy we once had in our relationship. He hated the person he had become and wanted the wife he once loved back. I could go on and on, but would like to talk to you some more. We may have a lot of things in common. We are near the same age too.

Write me if you are interested in talking further. Maybe I can help you, even though our endings are much different.

SZQ