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Hi everyone,
I've recently signed up to and thought I'd say hi. I've been separated for about 4 months now and it doesn't look like my wife and I will be getting back together. It's heart breaking as I have two young lads and their mother is not interested in mediation or marriage counselling. She doesn't even want to talk to me and I can only test her if its about the children and even then, I do not get appropriate replies.
The separation was NOT a mutual decision and leading up to it and after it, I fell into a state of depression and seriously contemplated taking my own life. The thought of my two boys stopped me from taking that step. Anyway, I've been to see the doctors and I'm now on anti-depressants and have started counselling. I am a lot better than what I was a few months ago and my main focus is to try and maintain good health and also be there for my kids.
I will be posting a topic in a different to have more specific conversations.
Hi Rick,
Welcome to the forum, It common to go through the depresion that you have been through especially after a seperation that you weren't expecting and didn't agree with, but you have handled it in the right way by seeing your doctor and getting help. focus on your boys and your own health and you will get through this, we can help you along the way with advice and support all the way through.
GTTS
Hi and welcome
Glad you are on the up, even if slowly. It might be worth joining a gym or some other physical activity - that's a good way to look after yourself and generally help boost your confidence.
Hi Rick and a warm welcome to the forum.
I'm sorry to hear that you have had a hard time of it, there's no easy way to deal with the breakdown of a relationship and it's reassuring that you took the right steps to get some help and recognised that your two boys need you even more now....it takes strength and courage to confront problems, especially ones that were not of your making.
I'm looking forward to getting to know you better and I'm sure that you will find some good advice and support here.
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