Hi everyone, my name is Debbie and I'm in the very beginning stages of divorce. We just decided a few days ago that this is the path we need to take. I'm terrified to tell our son, who is 9. I'm terrified of what to do now - I'm sure everyone else has felt this same thing, but I never thought I'd be here. Hopefully this site will offer some advice and support. Thanks.
I filed for my divorce April 2006. It is now final but we are going back to court for other issues. I truely understand your concern for your 9 year old son. I have two sons ages 14 & 5. My 14 year old took it pretty hard and still is. I have him in counseling right now to learn to cope with the changes. My 5 year old took it hard at first but is adjusting ok for the most part. You have to look at it in a kids point of view. You know you are suffering but what about your son. He feels things too. I am sure that if you both sit down and talk to him and let him know that this decision has nothing to do with any thing that he has or hasnt done and that this is based on the fact that you and your husband are having problems he will understand. I hope this helps.
Hello- I think I am in the same boat as you. We were just talking this morning, and I think that we are getting divorced. I have such mixed feelings about it - I haven't been happy for a long time, but at the same time I am so scared. I feel frozen... almost wanting him to make the final decision just so I don't have to. We have no children and no major issues, I guess it just feels like such a loss to me that I'm scared to make that final decision. I also never thought I'd be here. I just hate the idea of being a statistic. I can totally relate to you and hope that you will start to feel more comfortable with your decision.
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