My daughter dad walked out and left us 4 weeks before Christmas. He’s moved 200 miles away. My house is full of he’s things pictures are still up he’s sure he’s not coming back however it’s all I want. How do i get through this?
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This is the advice my therapist gave me (my husband is back home now and I truly believe that this is a reason why).
Take care of yourself. Do 3 things a day for you. Take a shower. Work out. Meditate. Sleep. Eat 3meals. Do your make up. Dance to music.
Focus on YOU. And allow him to make whatever decision he plans on his own.
I never removed photos but I did pack away his clothes and throw away all of his hygiene items. It was in the early days when I was angry.
Also (advice from my therapist) do one thing every day with your child that is FUN for both of you.

I’m so sorry. Take some time for yourself but also look into filing for custody/asking him to sign his rights away. I grieved so hard in the beginning and I didn’t think about the legal aspect of it. It’s been 1.5yrs now and my ex has just decided that he wants custody and it looks like the court will grant it to him. Not trying to scare you, just something I wish someone told me❤️🩹

I’m finding it so hard to do anything for me. I’ll do whatever my daughter needs. But just neglecting myself.
If you don’t mind me asking how long did it take him to realise and come back.
I take my daughter out everyday I can’t stand being in the house all day it doesn’t feel like home x

don’t worry ab when or if he will come back. worry ab taking care of you & your babygirl. your situation may not play out the same as everyone else’s. bottom line is , you gotta go through those motions. it’s difficult , feels almost impossible actually. but it’ll click in your head that you can’t & won’t force someone to be where they don’t wanna be. once it clicks , the road gets a bit smoother. ask him ab custody just so there’s no surprises & wish him the best

Have a bonfire and throw was u can in the fire? Are you angry ? Have you released anything ? Break shit??? Sorry I’m not the best advice giver but what’s inside must come out and please please get rid of what u can post on face book market place you cannot heal in the same space that broke you