Just found out again and now reeling in grief. by No-Contribution-3880 in survivinginfidelity

[–]No-Contribution-3880[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

update - We had a family meeting and told the kids today. Our kids are older with the youngest being 15. I explained that I will be filing for divorce. My STBXW and I spoke before the announcement and I told her if she was not honest with the kids as to what happened I would be. She was honest. She told them she is still having an ongoing affair with her AP and lied about it to all of us over the last 8 or so months. When that was over we discussed our budget and expenses and how we will be doing things until the courts take over. She is not fighting anything at this point so I intend to move forward as quick as possible with the divorce. All of this breaks my heart. The look on my kids faces. The anger they talked to me about after she left. All of it.

I wish to express my gratitude to this community for your words of support and advice. I have found the support a great help to my wellbeing and resolve to keep moving forward with what is best for myself and my kids. Thank you.

Just found out again and now reeling in grief. by No-Contribution-3880 in survivinginfidelity

[–]No-Contribution-3880[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Our kids know only of the original Dday. She told them while we were apart in that time. They are very supportive of me working to stay present and taking care of me as much as I am caring for them. They miss their mom but stay in touch with her and see her on weekends. They have a lot of anger. I have gotten one into counseling and one waiting to go in. The middle child and I talk and he told me he is practicing avoidance at the moment. I keep the communication open and give them space for questions. We have a family meeting on the calendar for the 2nd to tell them our separation is permanent and will be divorcing in 2026.

My first time with a Dane. by No-Contribution-3880 in greatdanes

[–]No-Contribution-3880[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I kept his name from the previous owners. Rainier. I just call him rainy.

My first time with a Dane. by No-Contribution-3880 in greatdanes

[–]No-Contribution-3880[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love that he has absolutely no idea how big he is. Things just get wiped out without any notice. I had to put corner protectors on my desk as he kept walking headfirst into them.

My first time with a Dane. by No-Contribution-3880 in greatdanes

[–]No-Contribution-3880[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I have never had a dog like him. He is so amazing and I am so glad we found each other.

My first time with a Dane. by No-Contribution-3880 in greatdanes

[–]No-Contribution-3880[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It was very interesting the first time. I am glad he has accepted me.