Finally, I Am Moving Past the Divorce, the Emotions, the Damage

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by Faith Eggers with FirstWivesWorld.com

I have finally reached the breaking point of this whole thing. The light at the end of the tunnel, that not too long ago seemed so unattainable, is upon me now. For once, I couldn't feel better.

I find myself waking up every day with a new found sense of excitement of adventure. Realizing finally, that my life is, in fact, MY life, and there are so many possibilities.

I've been trying new things. Ranging from minuscule to huge. From trying new recipes, to going on vacation by myself. (Something I recommend everyone try once.)

Now I understand what "finding myself" actually means.

I'm enjoying spending all of this time alone. Reveling in fact, in staying in, wearing comfy pajamas and reading a novel.

I'm making plans for my future now; plans that at one time I would have only dreamed of.

I'm loving that I'm not tied down to a man.

I think about Levi, and I know that even if he hadn't of left in the way that he had, that we probably wouldn't have worked out; and, if we had, I may very well have had a life riddled with regrets.

When we were together, I made my life very much about him. My world revolved around him so much that I didn't even know the most basic of things about myself.

If someone had asked me three years ago what my passions, aspirations, or goals were, I would have been hard pressed to tell them anything.

Ask me that same question now, and you'd be hard pressed to shut me up.

Here, now, as I am building a better life for myself and my son, I am filled with hope and excitement for the future.

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Thank you

Thank you so much for writing this. I have been divorced for a little over a year and have 2 young daughters. This past weekend, for the first time, I met my ex-husband's new girlfriend and their newborn baby. I came home and sobbed. It was devastating to see my ex moving on with his life when I was stuck here hoping he would turn around and come back. I realize now that I'm okay. I have went on a vacation by myself, I can enjoy the bookstore for 4 hours without hearing him grunt, I can focus on my career and not getting HIM a job for once. He may have a family but I have a life, and I'm happy for that. I can honestly say no one 'completes' me. I complete MYSELF. You have said everything I've felt for the past week. Thank you.

I read your post and just

I read your post and just wanted to acknowledge your pain. I have been there and when you aren't ready to see that and you still have hope in your heart, it can be a completely unexpected blow to your entire being.

Sounds like you are doing well. Chin up and hang in there. Hang in there my friend!

Great Post!
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