Mom's going through divorce/separation/ breakups

Broken heart

My ex and I sacrificed so much to get where we are including happiness, now that we're almost settled with a good path a head he tells me he wants a divorce. We have a 2 year old who is the most wonderful thing. But now I'm starting over in a new state with a toddler. I still really love this man even though my head says I shouldn't. He's already moving on, we just split beginning of July. I'm still finding a job, found day care and trying to get medical insurance. But this whole thing has me beaten down, if he couldn't learn to love me in 12 years, what hope do I have for the future. And I don't think I can make it alone. I'm scared and heart broken. What did you Ladies do to get back up? What can I do?

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My ex wasn’t a nice dude, repeatedly cheated on me, we had a son etc. Finally left him and 6m later met my current husband who is absolutely the best man and had made me feel loved from day one , it’s bleak right now but you will absolutely get through it.

It does get better. Just take one step at a time. You will find yourself and love again. You are stronger than you know and can do more than you think you can.

Im so sorry. It is so so hard and it feels like the end of the world. I was the same. It does get better snd then worse and better and worse. But slowly you recover.
Best things for me were:
1. make a list of all the things you didn't like about your ex, all the ways in which he wasn't right for you. Keep it close and read it every day
2. A book called the black swan by Susan Anderson
3. Podcasts and youtube about heartbreak and separation, I understood a lot about relationships there (including the 2 tips above) and learnt things that may help in future relationships.
Give yourself time and permission to be sad. Sending you lots of love 💕

https://www.div-ide.com.au/help-through-divorce-50-mantras/#:~:text=Mantras%20create%20positive%20thoughts%2C%20which,forget%20to%20recite%20your%20mantras.

These were great too. I put some on post its all around the house ... a bit mental ... haha... but a reminder that i would get through this and show him and me

Focus on yourself and little one and do some healing....it may be difficult but you will get past it and who knows down the line end up in another beautiful but lasting relationship. Keep your head up

Thank you Ladies, I appreciate you all being supportive it's been a rough week. I was down and I think I got through the wave, but it was a tidal wave. And I'll definitely check out the podcast and book. I started making a list of the negative, and I'll just keep adding. Thank you everyone I love you all for taking time to lift me up.

I don’t have any advice because I’m currently going through almost the same situation. Ex and I split early August and we have an 8 month old. Recently realized and processing that he was both verbally/ emotionally abusive throughout our almost 5 year marriage. Starting over now in a new state, but I’m still financially dependent on him due to severe health problems leaving me unable to work. Can’t apply for disability while we’re still legally married because his income counts as mine. It’s a tough situation overall. I’m tired.

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I've finally done it

I have finally done it. I have finally become the trope, the stereotype.

I have become bitter, resentful, and very overwhelmed and overloaded. I am very unhappy and hit burnout. And I snapped at my husband last night. I work full-time, and work has been very busy so im working late a lot. Im also in grad school. I also have a toddler that has become VERY clingy with me. My husband works shorter days but commutes, so he usually gets home after me by an hour or more. When he gets home, he usually heads to the restroom for at least 30 mins when he gets home. And now my toddler doesnt want anything to do with him. So im doing all the toddler duties until bed. I dont get 5 mins to myself. Not for almost 2 years. I finally hit my wall. I have also, somehow, become my MILs medical ride service and she somehow has an appt every week, it seems?! Shes not sick!! My husband was complaining that he needs to change routine to fit in a workout sometimes, and I lost it. I have been BEGGING for 5 mins to myself for months. I have been telling him how im not good, im going to burn out for months. And between his attitude and him complaining (which really got me b/c he blames me for not being able to work out?! Saying I need help when he gets home so he just cant workout now) I just lost it completely. I told him how unfair my life has become and I have the entire mental and emotional load and it is just not fair. He got mad at me and said "hes trying" when hes literally not trying at all. What do I do?? No one is taking the load from me! And im done and dont know what to do now.
I do not like this version of me.

If yall still giving your kids processed food, pls seek help

I understand not everybody can afford healthy ingredients all the time, but I’m seeing so many moms on social media giving they kids artificial cereals, coffee, frozen pancakes, velveetta Mac and cheese, hot Cheetos, kraft, the list goes on. I’m sorry but are yall not capable of cooking from scratch or ?? On top of that, if you still using canola and vegetable oil in 2026 you gotta stop. Am I the only one that notices this ???

AITA?

This isn't a major issue, just wondering if I'm being a bit of an asshole.

• I do shift work, 5 out of 7 days, full-time.
• My partner works from home (mostly, sometimes he goes into the office) M-F, full-time.

Anyway, whenever I have a day off during the week he gets in his feelings when I make myself food (breakfast and lunch) but not him. His reason is he's working, I'm not - Which is fair but I've asked him how many times on a weekend has he gotten up, on his day off and made me breakfast and a lunch to take with me to work? You guessed it, 0.

So basically, just because I'm at home I don't think the responsibility to feed him should automatically fall on me when he manages to feed himself just fine while I'm at work.

Big vent!

Hi mums.
I'm a first time mum in my 40s to twin boys.They are almost 5 months old and the biggest miracle in my life!
I am struggling!!!
I'm pretty sure I have ppa as my pregnancy was a very high risk and all I remember was crying from anxiety of all the ifs!Thankfully even born at 35 weeks and skinny,didn't need iu time.
My husband is not helping much because he's always too busy with work.He will "look" after them usually between 8pm-12am so I can have a chance to sleep.
He expects me to just sleep when I touch the pillow,even though I hear tje babies crying and him don't really bother because most of the times he'll be on his laptop working.
When I tell him I can't relax to fall asleep because I feel you r neglecting the babies,he says I'm the problem becauae I'm always there with them and don't give them alone time!!
I am angry!!I am furious!!
I can't keep.up.with housework becauae someone alwaya neess me and most of the times they nap I either cook and clean tje kitchen,do laundry or try and take a quick nap.
He doesn't help.around the house,becauae..guess what?always super busy.
I asked him nicely we could clean the house together every Saturday morning so it's easier and quicker for both of us and he said no,because he has a lot of work but probably wants to sleep until 12 or 2.
2 days ago a button of his coat ripped and I told him I'll sew it these days.
Earlier this morning while running late for his work,as always,he weara the coat and told him didn't get the chance to fix the button and sarcastically said..of.course u didn't!!!
I spent all night awake because one of the babies had congested nose and we've been trying to reduce one fees at night.
I wanted to punch him!!He left and I started crying...I cry so much,even at 5 months pp...
I can't go on like this anymoreeeee...
The crying in my ears is constant..my head is always numb..I've gained so much weight and can't find the strength to get back on track..
Even if I try to.find a therapist to just talk,is it gonna help?I really don't know😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

Avoidant husband

I love my husband and he is a good man. We have some issues in our relationship however, as he has an avoidant attachment style (finds romance/intimacy/being emotional difficult). This comes from him having to be independent from a young age and having quite an abusive mother.
The issues in our relationship are mainly around a lack of sex and intimacy. I think the problem is that to feel turned on, I need to feel connected and wanted. My husband (being avoidant) will usually make jokes about being horny whereas I would want to have someone make me feel beautiful/sexy to get in the mood.
It sounds terrible but I've sometimes had dreams about exes that would make me feel this way, and the romance we had (eye contact, intensity, deep words). It makes me feel really guilty but I feel like i'm starved of that. My husband would like a lot more sex but I can't always force myself if I'm not feeling it.
We've spoken a bit about therapy but I know its often really expensive so we probably wouldn't be able to afford it. Do you have any suggestions please? I know that neither of us are wrong in what we want, just different but I'm scared about whether we can fix it or if we're doomed?

Toddler snacks in the morning ?

Hey.

My 14m is clearly going through a growth spurt. He’s a fussy eater but recently started having two breakfasts with the childminder and that’s even after milk in the morning.

He wakes at 6am and we leave around 7:05am. Has 6oz when he wakes but then is seemly hungry looking for snacks before we leave. The only issue is, he’s a fussy eater and won’t sit and eat fruit etc so struggling to think what I can give him that’s suitable.

Any fussy eater suitable ideas of what I can make or get him to snack on whilst we finish getting ready to get out the door?