I walked around to my driver's side and got in, he walked toward the house and then walked back to my car. I cracked the window and he said "So we'll put the house on the market around June 1st?" I said sure. I think in that moment the only thing he could think of was try tothreaten me with the loss of the house, like I haven't already thought that through.
Also, 100% to this. That fool.
Yeah. He moved real quick from "Don't you want to talk about it?" to "Okay, let's put the house on the market."
Good job! Hopefully that was the worst part and things will be relatively smooth from here out (though I know you will handle anything that comes your way well.)
Your daughter is so lucky to have you. I really wish I had a role model like you growing up - setting healthy boundaries, not accepting poor treatment, doing what’s right for you and your DD, staying calm.
Post by maudefindlay on Mar 22, 2024 12:01:45 GMT -5
Getting lawyers involved is only bad for him. It's likely needed to protect you and to get all that you have coming. He's so proud of his salary and lords it over you, pay up Money Bags.
Post by NewGirlNic on Mar 22, 2024 12:45:53 GMT -5
You did great. I'm glad this step is over with. I'm sure while there will be many more difficult things that come up, this is probably the hardest part.
I hope you enjoyed the hell out of a cupcake or 3 Have a fun evening with your daughter.
You (and likely many others in this thread) might really like this book: Limited-time deal: This American Ex-Wife: How I Ended My Marriage and Started My Life a.co/d/bimUSYh by Lyz Lenz. She did a fantastic interview on the Today Show and also has a podcast. (Sorry, I don’t know why the link is funny. You can Google the author and find it.)
Amazing things are ahead for you! (No doubt it’ll be a bumpy road for a bit, but we’re here to support you and remind you of the better days ahead!)
Post by nancybotwin on Mar 22, 2024 14:46:57 GMT -5
starburst604, I hope you're feeling relieved to have this part of the process done and to have that conversation behind you. You're an incredible role model -- since that first night, you've been so clear on what you deserve and what healthy boundaries look like. He's such an idiot.
I’m enamored by your resolve. You went from “I think my husband sucks” to “I’m done and papers are filed” in like 2 days (in my mind). I hope it continues to move swiftly and smoothly and you continue to tell yourself you’re doing this FOR your daughter, not TO her.
I hope the rest of the day was as satisfying as the morning ❤️
It's been hours since you've posted- I hope you are having a wonderful weekend with your daughter with all the busy activities you have planned. You deserve some peace. I hope your phone has been quiet and no you are able to ignore any harassment that may be texted over