Got divorced 2 years ago - finally feel like myself again

1w ago1 min read

Wanted to share this because I know a lot of guys on here are going through separation or divorce. I spent 8 years being someone I wasn't. Spent 8 years managing someone else's emotions and problems. When we split it sucked, custody battles sucked, money got tight. But man, the last 2 years have been about rediscovering who I actually am outside of being part of a couple. Started running again, picked up woodworking, spent real time with my kids without that tension in the air. I gained peace and lost a ton of anxiety. Different situation for everyone but just wanted to say it gets better.

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BBrandonNew Dad1w ago

Real talk, what was the biggest shift that made you feel like yourself again? Was it time, or did you have to actively do something about it?

MMike C.Regular1w ago

Needed to see this today. In the middle of mine right now and it feels like it's never going to get better. Glad you're in a good place now.

RRichardRegular1w ago

Thanks for posting this. A lot of guys on here are probably struggling with the same stuff and it helps to know there's light at the end of the tunnel.

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RRichardRegular1w ago

This is really great to hear. Divorce sucks but it sounds like you're on the other side of it now. Two years is a good milestone. How much of that was about separating your identity from being married vs being a dad?