feeling numb

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#1 Feb 22 - 9PM
malloryforest
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feeling numb

CF and I are almost out of money. We went through the savings, and are now living off of the kid's college fund. Just a few more months and we will be broke. I am sending out resumes, talking with people, taking any work I can get. It is really hard being a single mom, working, and having two kids under the age of five. I have total admiration for any woman who is doing it. I am not complaining at all. In many ways, I wouldn't want my life any other way.

CF still has no job. His gf and her kids are still living in "our" old house. She is collecting unemployment. She has been out of work for the past year. Both CF and gf were fired due to their affair. I am sure that much money has been spent on gf and her family. It will be very hard to get payed back that money since we have little money at all.

I am probably going to have to move in with family if I don't get some sort of income soon. I really hate the idea of burdening any member of my family.

I am trying to stay as positive as possible. I am going to find a job, and be able to take care of my kids and myself.

CF had the nerve to send me a text today telling me how utterly alone he feels. How he is hitting an emotional wall. How he misses us. CF put us in this position, and he still feels that I should be comforting him. no fricken surprise there.

I haven't responded. I have remained no contact. It is really not hard to do since I have no desire what so ever to speak or communicate with him. I just feel totally numb. It is as though I have shut down for the moment.

It is just sad right now. I feel like everything we had worked for to give our kids a good life is just gone. Not only did cf and his gf destroy my family, I feel like they have taken so much from my children's future.

I need to build it back up for them.

Mar 1 - 10AM
TexN (not verified)
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Mallory

Are you divorced yet? (Sorry, I sometimes forget who's where in their relationships with their xlosers). I think it would be a good idea to move in with family, get a job, save for your deposits & find a nice little place for you & your kids. Why isn't your ex working??? Surely theirs something he can do! His stupid gf needs to keep her ass off of facebook & go find herself a job instead of trying to make your life miserable! There is no way in hell those two could be happy being unemployed...
Feb 22 - 10PM
Barbara (not verified)
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mallory

and make sure you get his future earnings garnished to replace every dime he spent on GF and without your say-so. EVERY. LAST. PENNY. you keep looking... worry about you... hopefully he'll crash and burn soon. Boo-friggin-hoo him... wonder if the GF knows how ALONE he feels... and how little you care about what HE DID TO HIMSELF! ~~~~~~~~~ The world is a dangerous place, not only because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing. - Albert Einstein Visit My Info. Website for Abuse Victims
Feb 22 - 9PM
rache
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Don't think

about the past,as,it is gone.Do not worry about tomorrow,as,there is enough to think about today.try to just take a time out for you to just relax.Sometimes our bodies shut down when over taxed.Try to be good to you.a warm bubble bath,glass of wine,or,tea.read a good book.etc.
Feb 22 - 9PM
quietude (not verified)
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mallroy

I'm so sorry, I know he continues to put you through hell. He is SUCH SUCH SUCH a loooozer!!! You know, maybe it is a good idea to stay with family for a while, if your family is supportive, and they know your predicament, they may be very willing an able to help? This will give you a chance to save some money too. I guess you realize he is pathetically undependable! So, you may want to start living like you're alone with the kids, and if he happens to contribute in some way down the road, then it's just gravy, but nothing to depend on. I'm so glad you're not responding to him. He obviously doesn't GET that he shouldn't be including emotional content in e-mails. I'd warn him about this one last time, keep it about the kids, or e-mails stop, period, end of discussion. Hang in there kiddo! hugs
Feb 22 - 9PM (Reply to #2)
malloryforest
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quietude

That is exactly what I realized. I am going to have to act as though he is no longer in the picture. I am going to support and raise my kids on my own. Anything that he contributes is extra. His emotional emails are all about manipulation. We have to live off of kid's money. He knows it is his fault, so he deflects this reality. He plays victim, and thinks he is off the hook. I have no patience for any of it anymore. I am not even warning him. I just don't respond.
Mar 1 - 11AM (Reply to #3)
agnesmurphy17
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The House

I wonder why does he live in the house? Not the wife & the children. Amazing how these guys take care of themselves. You are right, do not answer him. Of course he expects you to take care of him, haven't you always. Obviously, everything ain't so good over there in paradise. Anyhow . . . how's the mortgage getting paid? Don't answer that. But if there is any risk for foreclosure, then act quickly. Maybe you should discuss this with the lawyer? Perhaps an emergency court order to get the house on the market & sold? There must be some way to get that asset liquidated to prevent the children of the owners from being homeless & on food stamps. How about renting the house to tenants to raise money for the children? There has to be a way to get to the house to use it for the children & fast. I cannot believe that our legal system would allow a man to live in a house with another woman & her children, while his own are homeless. It boggles the mind. Just could not happen where I live. In your position, I would not be able to sleep at night. I'd be beside myself with worry.