Hi everyone,
I’ve been struggling with a deeply personal and difficult decision, and I thought I'd seek some guidance and support from this community because none of my friends have gone through it. My husband and I have been going through a rough patch for quite a while now, and I’m at a crossroads. Divorce has crossed my mind more times than I’d like to admit, but I’m terrified of how it will affect our two kids, who are still young.
There’s so much to consider—emotional impact, finances, co-parenting, and whether staying together for the kids is truly the right thing. At the same time, I can’t help but wonder if staying in an unhappy marriage does more harm than good in the long run. I know it will be tough but there're still so many more years to go and one day the kids will grow up and have their own lives. Funny how I never thought I'd be in this situation.
If anyone has been in similar situations or has valuable perspectives to share, how did you decide whether to stay or leave? How did it impact your children? What advice do you wish someone had given you at the time?
I’m open to hearing all thoughts, advice, and experiences—good, bad, or somewhere in between. This is such a hard decision, and I don’t feel like there’s a “right” answer, but I hope your stories can help me see things more clearly.
Thank you so much in advance for taking the time to share. ❤️