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I don't feel ready to make this decision. But it is the only way to protect my self. WH says he is going to file but has not been to see a lawyer yet. He is threatening to turn the power off in the house and has cut off all financial support. I live in our marrital home which is completely in his name. I can not get any financial support without filing. I do not know if I want him back now after the way he has treated me. I progressed to the anger stage of grief. I don't know if he will ever want to come back. I am scared to be on my own. I am scared that I will never find anyone else. I am scared that I am going to regret this decision. I am scared to be "divorced". I can not even face my WH and be human to him. I get so angry at even the thought of him right now. He has been so hurtful and all he is doing is continuing with that hurtful behaior and I have no contact with him. HELP!
How do I get past all of this to live.

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lookingfortruth -

(I like your name - I hope when you find the truth it isn't ugly like mine <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" /> ).

Its hard to give you any specific advice because so much depends on the state in which you live, but I'll do my best to give you at least some general advice.

First, see an attorney. Find out what you need to do to protect yourself. Most likely, the fact that the house is in his name only is of little consequence. Find out if your state has a legal separation status. One thing that is true is that if your husband cuts off everything that will not bode well for him in the future. An attorney might be able to make him aware of that.

Also, it might be beneficial to see a counselor and /or consider meds. The feelings of panic and fear are natural and understandable, but most likely aren't realistic. When I knew I had to file, I had the same emotions and these things helped me.

You sound undecided about whether you really want to divorce. If you're not sure, then don't do it unless its absolutely necessary in order to protect yourself. But I bet it isn't.

This is very hard to do, but try not to think of long-term things right now, its too easy to get overwhelmed and that isn't helpful. Try to focus on short-term goals and making sure you take care of yourself financially and health-wise. Try not to catastrophize about the future. Whatever happens, you can and will survive.

Hang in there and get some legal advice.

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I don't feel ready to make this decision.
Then why are you?

WH says he is going to file but has not been to see a lawyer yet.
This is a very common "threat".

I don't know if he will ever want to come back.
Chances are he will.

How do I get past all of this to live.

Go slow and don't make decisions based on anger/hurt.

It's only been a few months since you found out, you should be moving very slowly until you figure out what you want, not what you are reacting to.

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Try posting the same thing in only one forum & you'll get better responses.


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