Tomorrow will be the end of a long and tortuous process. I am hitting a new milestone in my journey of change and I cannot wait for the finish line. Tomorrow I will face the X in court for the completion of our custody battle that has been dragging on since January. Ten months of… Continue reading Finding Strength Through Battle
Tag: Divorce
Eight Tips for Surviving a Breakup
It has been over a year since my split with the X. I don't even recognize the person I was then. I was caught between feeling free and feeling abandoned. Feeling relieved and feeling afraid. Excited and hurt. Going through a divorce or any breakup really is filled with so many emotions. I remember thinking… Continue reading Eight Tips for Surviving a Breakup
The Dreaded Custody Handoff
It is Sunday afternoon on my off weekend and I feel the anxiety building up. In about an hour I have the dreaded pick up time where the kids come back home from being with the X a few days. Every time I have to gear up for the awkward ten minute exchange I instantly… Continue reading The Dreaded Custody Handoff
A new milestone
My entire year has been a series of milestones to changing my life and the start of this month I hit another one. When I first separated from the X, I tried to stay focused on some of the positive things. I do this with most things actually, as a way to keep going through… Continue reading A new milestone