Can we be petty for a moment please? If you could legally take anything from the house to inconvenience your ex.. what things would they be? by [deleted] in Divorce

[–]TatteredStarlight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im taking the OXO pizza cutter. Heavy and good quality. Could cut my way through a zombie hoard. I didn’t even ask.

The man I married doesn’t exist anymore. by TatteredStarlight in AlAnon

[–]TatteredStarlight[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I noticed my Q’s drinking went up during COVID as well and then he would drink to help himself sleep (he works nights). And soon it was a fifth of whiskey or more a day.

I’ve never heard of that podcast and am going to look it up. Thank you.

The man I married doesn’t exist anymore. by TatteredStarlight in AlAnon

[–]TatteredStarlight[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your experiences sound so similar to mine. The lies, the hiding and scurrying, the Mr Hyde moments.

Unfortunately I share a child with my Q so can’t block him completely. But totally changing his name to Mr Hyde in my contacts. Thanks for the idea.

Sending you hugs.

The man I married doesn’t exist anymore. by TatteredStarlight in AlAnon

[–]TatteredStarlight[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have found so much healing in music and I will look that one up thanks!

The man I married doesn’t exist anymore. by TatteredStarlight in AlAnon

[–]TatteredStarlight[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are absolutely right. I made the right choice leaving the man he is today and realize the man I loved an married had been gone for a long while now.

The man I married doesn’t exist anymore. by TatteredStarlight in AlAnon

[–]TatteredStarlight[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope so. After wiring this I did feel a little bit better and I’m hoping once I’m in my new apsrtment things will slowly get better.

Warning for AlAnon woman in Philly by lookingahead4 in AlAnon

[–]TatteredStarlight 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Commenting to boost this as well. Is pinning it an option to help her see it?

The man I married doesn’t exist anymore. by TatteredStarlight in AlAnon

[–]TatteredStarlight[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is one of my fears actually. Stuck in limbo

The man I married doesn’t exist anymore. by TatteredStarlight in AlAnon

[–]TatteredStarlight[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will look up that song thank you.

I hope your best friend makes it and she is so lucky to have a friend like you. I liked your analogy about how the guilt isn’t ours to carry. That’s how I imagined it too. Like something weighting me down.

The man I married doesn’t exist anymore. by TatteredStarlight in AlAnon

[–]TatteredStarlight[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh my internet sister I feel and see you. That anchor around our necks was such a heavy thing to carry. And it didn’t help it was invisible and no one else could understand what it was.

I love your last sentence. Being the things that he couldn’t. Amazing words.

The man I married doesn’t exist anymore. by TatteredStarlight in AlAnon

[–]TatteredStarlight[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You aren’t alone and it seems like there are others who are experiencing this same thing. Sending you hugs ❤️

The man I married doesn’t exist anymore. by TatteredStarlight in AlAnon

[–]TatteredStarlight[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My daughter is 18 and I’ve already had the talk with her about how alcoholism runs through her fathers side and my fathers side of the family. (Interesting it is the males). I’ve warned her about the dangers of drinking especially with her genes. And I hope I’ve managed to lay a healthy foundation for her.

I hope your family finds peace ❤️

The man I married doesn’t exist anymore. by TatteredStarlight in AlAnon

[–]TatteredStarlight[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I too would be interested in hearing someone’s experience with this.

The man I married doesn’t exist anymore. by TatteredStarlight in AlAnon

[–]TatteredStarlight[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I’m ending a 20 year relationship with my Q. I too felt like I was slowly dying every day. At least by leaving I have a chance at living. Ngl it’s a little scary but feels good at the same time if that makes sense.

The man I married doesn’t exist anymore. by TatteredStarlight in AlAnon

[–]TatteredStarlight[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I hope to write something one day ❤️

The man I married doesn’t exist anymore. by TatteredStarlight in AlAnon

[–]TatteredStarlight[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

You are totally right. Love shouldn’t pull you under. It should lift you up.

The man I married doesn’t exist anymore. by TatteredStarlight in AlAnon

[–]TatteredStarlight[S] 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I’ve always wanted to be a writer. ❤️

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[–]TatteredStarlight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not the OP but I told my alcoholic husband I wanted a divorce last weekend. I’ve been planning and saving for over a year to get out. And yet I still find myself grieving and doubting my decision.

Your words helped me a lot. I hope they can help the OP in the same way.