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It has been a long road but I finally got the courage to file for divorce from my husband. This August will be a year that we have been separated but I still felt like he had control over me. It has been about three months now that I am finally happy and ok with my decision and ok with being a single mom of 5 kids.

I just want to thank everyone who has provided me advice and support through my journey. I know there is still a long road ahead of me to actually become divorced. My aunt who has also been very supportive got me a plaque to keep with me that says..... Always Remember You Are Braver Than You Believe, Stronger Than You Seem, and Smarter Than You Think smile

To anyone struggling with the decision to leave an abusive spouse know that you deserve better and you are strong enough to make it on your own smile

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Very glad to hear you are taking this step!

Are you in a dark Plan B?


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Originally Posted by Prisca
Very glad to hear you are taking this step!

Are you in a dark Plan B?
I second this. Are you in a dark Plan B and have an IM for issues regarding the children?


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Too much hurt and pain on both sides that my brain hurts just thinking about it all.



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Yes we have been communicating through his mother and now my attorney. I am so relieved and happy to be rid of our toxic relationship. Now I am focused on healing myself and building a better relationship with my kids.

I hope that I will be allowed to move back home after the divorce is finalized. Just the thought of running into him somewhere makes my stomach turn frown

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I have my first court date on 8/2. Will I have to see him? I'm a nervous wreck frown

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Originally Posted by proudmommaof5
I have my first court date on 8/2. Will I have to see him? I'm a nervous wreck frown
Is there anyway you can avoid this? Do you have to be there or can your lawyer represent you?


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Too much hurt and pain on both sides that my brain hurts just thinking about it all.



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Originally Posted by proudmommaof5
I have my first court date on 8/2. Will I have to see him? I'm a nervous wreck frown

I was thinking about you- how is it going? How did the first court appearance go for you?


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"I was not delivered unto this world in defeat, nor does failure course in my veins. I am not a sheep waiting to be prodded by my shepherd. I am a lion and I refuse to talk, to walk, to sleep with the sheep. I will hear not those who weep and complain, for their disease is contagious. Let them join the sheep. The slaughterhouse of failure is not my destiny.
I will persist until I succeed." Og Mandino

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