aloneinaz Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Hi all! My marriage ended 3 years ago and I"ve had my kids on the typical every other weekend and each Wednesday. We moved here for my job 6 years ago. The ex is not happy where we live. We have no family here. She's not built a friend network, hasn't dated much from what I understand and has lost her last three jobs. She sent me a letter notifying me of her move 900 miles away so she can live in the same city as her parents. I initially hired a lawyer to fight it but after talking to my 14 year old son (who also wants to move), family, friends, etc.. I've decided to let her move. My 9 year old son doesn't want to move but is close to his Mom and will follow her and his brother. They are moving/leaving town next week. This leaves me alone in this city w/no family. I have some friends and am working at expanding my social network but at times feel lonely, especially when coming home to an empty house, night after night and all the time alone on the weekends. I've dated a lot since my divorce but get burned out on it as I don't feel ready to be in serious relationship. With the kids leaving town, it's really making me feel abondoned, lonely and by myself. It's also caused some serious anxiety over these thoughts. I know I can meet another woman when I'm ready but the thoughts of missing so much of my kids lifes, really hurts me. I'm in therapy to try to come to grips with it and learn coping skills but it's still emotionally painful. I'd love to hear how others cope with situations like this on what they found that helped or put this all in perspective. Thanks!! Link to post Share on other sites
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