Most of the packing is done except for the furniture which the movers are taking on April 5th. I rented a storage unit to store the furniture until I find a permanent place to live. My parents don't have the room at their house to store the furniture but they will keep the clothes and items I need temporarily. I waited until April 5th to move to their house because they are going to be out of State until the first week in April and they wanted to be there when the movers come to make sure everything is done smoothly. Guess they want to make sure I have a smooth transition and some support as that is going to be a rough day for me.

They said I could stay at their house until they get home if things get bad enough with the ex but so far, he is behaving himself and I'm surviving. I will be busy until then anyway packing. The house was finally sold and the closing will be at the end of April. As soon as I get my portion of the equity (at closing), I will resume looking for a townhouse. I don't plan to stay with my parents for more than a few months.

Just wanted to update all of my friends on my situation. I decided to take one last vacation before I move and going to see a friend who lives two hours away and spend the night at her place. My ex will stay with the baby and I can at least have a peaceful visit. I definitely need it!

Thanks for all of the support! I could not have made this step if not for all of you!

You are one very special lady to have your parents take you in for this difficult time. Your parents love you very much, and I would assume they feel saddness for you. Take this time, to sort through your life. I am sure your mother will make healthy meals and enjoy your company.

A townhouse will be perfect. Small enough for you to handle. And large enough to have a home. It is inbetween an apartment and a house. Less work, now that you will be responsible for everything.

Packing is hard. I have been packing my husbands things. Since he doesn't live here. When the divorce is final, he has 3 weeks to get his things out. That is going to hurt me more than anything. That is the final mark of the end.

But I am moving on. And I am going to get this house downsized with the material things in it. I am selling things this year. Trying to get my son on e-bay with the items.

I plan on staying here maybe 2 years or more. The yard is way to big for me. I can't do this yard by myself anymore. Just too much, plus working. Before I was a stay at home mom, so I could do it. But now, I will want to come home and get laundry done, dinner, and such. No time for outdoor things. That is why I need to sell the grill, picnic table, things outside I really don't need.

Your storage unit will be a place for security for your items. Just knowing that you have everything packed and in there will be a comfort. Hard to think about that now, but it will.

Yes, divorce hurts us all. The wayward spouse doens't feel the hurt like we do. And like many threads stated, betrayal is worse than death.

Hi B2L,

Thsi is one of the stronger posts you have made. You will make it.