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  • #63872
    lbarry
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    I have been divorced for 6 years. I struggle on a daily basis with self esteem. My ex-husband left me for someone else and moved in two houses away. I cringe when I have to see them. They got married a year after we divorced. He has moved on. I feel like I can not trust anyone. I don’t like I am good enough. We have two daughters together. When they are at their dad’s for the weekend, I don’t feel like getting out of bed. I am depressed and take meds. I always put up a good front. I need some advice on moving on. I am stuck in my life.

    #63873
    popi
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    No,there’s no need to be stuck in the past!
    Stop taking meds because you don’t have any non-physical problem! You are just dealing with emotional hurt which is caused by a divorce.Things happen,sometimes we see them in a bad way and sometimes in a good way.Things happen for a reason, the reason is to make us stronger.You have to see it like this..it’s cliché but it’s true.We can’t control things to happen,but we can control our thoughts….He had/you had a reason at least for being apart.Everything is done,is done for you to learn how to live.Manage your life trying to be happy.Past is past,so don’t think about it.Create your present ,be here now.
    Don’t think that you have a problem,you’ve been ”mistreated” by yourself ! Always try to see the bright side..!
    Act ! Action can help you by feeling bad, do things that make u happy, go for a walk, run on the green, listen to happy music!
    Your life is in your hands! Don’t feel bad for anyone..

    #63875
    Inky
    Participant

    If I’m doing the math right, it’s been 5 years he’s been remarried. Thoughts:

    1. Clearly, getting remarried a year after a divorce is in the realm of midlife crisis land.

    2. Moving two doors down is on the surface being close to the children, but it is really putting their “happiness” in your face. It was a controlling move.

    3. He may have “moved on”, but the honeymoon next door is probably over. They are now having their “damn dailies”, drudgery and routine.

    4. Even if he had stayed single and moved across the country, after six years most people naturally move on into their new life.

    5. Ditch the meds (with doc’s help), seek amazing therapy, sell your house and move (for a true new beginning) and see other people.

    #64490
    BenzRabbit
    Participant

    Hi Ibarry,

    I feel your pain !

    Breaking up is hard enough and then having the ex move 2 houses down with someone else is ‘salt on the wound’ !!

    Obviously, the situation is still impacting you. So, first, I would sell the house and Move – “Out of sight, out of mind”.

    Next, you need to take steps to build your self-worth, and when you are ready the right person will come along.

    Here is the link to a great book by Louise Hay called “You can heal your Heart’ – please read it:

    http://www.louisehay.com/

    I pray you find Love again !

    GOD Bless !

    #65288
    Kristi
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    Just know that whatever doesn’t kill you really does make you stronger. It’s true. This won’t kill you. It’s hard. By no means do I want to minimize what you’re going through. But you will get through this. My divorce was so simple — we didn’t fight, had no kids, agreed on everything, didn’t even go to court. But I wanted to die because I felt like such a failure. Now that I’m on the other side I can see that God had another better plan for my life. Just have faith. And know that faith is believing in what common sense tells you not to believe. God has you in the palm of his hand. He won’t let go of you and you should never let go of him either. Hang in there — things will get better. I know from experience. Bless you and don’t ever forget LADIES — life after divorcse is eventually sane.

    #65289
    BenzRabbit
    Participant

    Kristi, you seem to be a member of Lakewood / follower of Joel 🙂

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