A safe place for DUers who have survived divorce or separation, or who are going through divorce or separation. http://www.democraticunderground.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Wed, 22 May 2013 07:49:21 Wed, 22 May 2013 07:49:21 sorry, im a bit out of sorts today... http://www.democraticunderground.com/1235193 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 08:41:19 The ex didn't take off for Kenya because he needs to give more information to the department processing his fiance visa, so he was here for Thanksgiving. Which was a good thing. I went from crying all weekend the week before to getting ready for the holiday, and trying to stay positive.

I went... http://www.democraticunderground.com/1235179 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 08:59:57 I got divorced last spring, but I had to keep it secret for a while. I was married to a fellow DUer who hopefully doesn't ever come to this part of DU... I was glad, mostly, to get the divorce. I thought I was only sad for my daughters' sakes, because they love their dad and I never wanted to make... http://www.democraticunderground.com/1235168 Sat, 10 Nov 2012 11:53:11 My ex and I went through a bitter divorce. Restraining order - he threatened to kill me. He was a drunk. He attacked my daughter and our son had to "take him down". Then we let up attacked his own so - 13 or 14 yo at the time - who took him down AGAIN. (And he was 100 lbs soaking wet. Kung fu helpe... http://www.democraticunderground.com/1235160 Sat, 13 Oct 2012 13:48:17 I'm posting this because of the discussion here
http://www.democraticunderground.com/1235146
and I think this topic could use its own thread.

I moved from Overland Park, Kansas, to Santa Fe, New Mexico at the time of my divorce four years ago. It was the best possible thing I could have done.
... http://www.democraticunderground.com/1235155 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 15:50:15 Not taking it well, horrible actually.

Anyone find benefit in getting professional therapy to help with it?

... http://www.democraticunderground.com/1235146 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 13:18:44 I wish I didn't have to ask for help, but I don't know where to turn.

I've been married for 27 years. My husband had drug and alcohol problems earlier, but slowed way down over the years. He seldom has anything to drink, but smokes a lot of medical marijuana, which is illegal here.

He was fo... http://www.democraticunderground.com/1235131 Mon, 09 Jul 2012 13:46:53 32 years together, married 19. My Stanford MBA Husband is a narcissist. He does not feel shame about that. He does not feel the need to see a psychologist. When I exposed him for what he is he curled up with (similar) friends for about 16 months of vacations and hikes and came out saying that al... http://www.democraticunderground.com/1235102 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 00:16:28 He was besotten with his ex-wife. He dated her in high school; she broke it off with him; she got pregnant with another guy and had the baby; and my son reunited with her and married her. He was kicked out of their house for more than a year and he still believed she'd take him back. But she file... http://www.democraticunderground.com/123589 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:28:12 that I haven't received 2d check in the mail! Postal Service?

He called me about other matters yesterday, and I mentioned: 'Did you ever send that check?' He seemed surprised when I said I hadn't received it, he said had mailed it 'weeks' ago, had been out of town last week so hadn't seen my 'Ad... http://www.democraticunderground.com/123584 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:23:34 he's failed to comply with Agreement, recognized and 'sealed' by the court, as well as 2 'promises' he made to me in January, SO have just had my attorney file a MOTION FOR CONTEMPT!

Feel OK 'cause he's paid me 50%, its in the bank and awaiting remainder so I can invest the whole bunch, and I cou... http://www.democraticunderground.com/123576 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:42:35 there is a wonderful website that will help you get thru what you're feeling.... all of your feelings.
People there will hold your hand to get thru it.

Believe me, I know ;(

survivinginfidelity.com ... http://www.democraticunderground.com/123574 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:03:20 sad that it's really final...no going back. But happy I can finally move on.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4tcRlHY-3Q... http://www.democraticunderground.com/123559 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:12:09 http://finances.msn.com/saving-money-tips/6856122

Even someone you implicitly trust (say, your spouse) can be scamming you financially behind your back. Trust me on this. Keep a close eye out there!

... http://www.democraticunderground.com/123552 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:23:31 2D HALF DUE IN JANUARY!!!

YAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!

:applause:... http://www.democraticunderground.com/123531 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 19:11:48 Remainder to be delivered in January 2012.

RANT; please pardon.

Please help me feel better about this.

After 2+ years of him futzing around, playing power games, in court today and with encouragement of judge, we 'memorialized' agreement we'd arrived at in ADR 13 months ago. I get NO 'credi... http://www.democraticunderground.com/12354 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 12:59:57 Here's hoping it will remain so that it can help someone else deal with grief. :shrug:... http://www.democraticunderground.com/12351 Fri, 20 May 2011 00:10:13