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Divorce
Relationship Stress / by rosehi80
Last post
 November 21st, 2025
...See more I just got divorced this past July after a 20 year marriage. He was emotionally unavailable, very distant and neglectful, and highly critical. We have two kids together, ages 12 and 16. Thankfully we were amicable during the process and coparent well. He started talking to a woman from his work in March and now he's dating her. I am devastated because I think they were talking long before that. My depression has gotten worse since the divorce. I'm so lonely and have tried to date but nothing has panned out. He primarily has the kids due to my depression and trouble managing too much stress. I miss the kids but I do see them two nights a week. I tried posting this in a religious forum and got chastised from someone saying we are still married in the eyes of the Church. So I'm nervous for putting myself out there but I need the support. Thanks for listening.
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Anhedonia/Emptiness
Depression Support / by rosehi80
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 April 30th, 2021
...See more Hello fellow travelers. Thank you for being here, and for listening. I am someone who has struggled with depression since I was 19. I began taking medication at the age of 27 and am now 40. I participate in therapy and am also in recovery. I have family support and two beautiful children. I am blessed in many ways. However, despite the medications and therapy, I feel *numb* and *empty* a lot. We've tried reducing my meds which always creates more issues. I've tried different meds. But nothing really takes away the empty, disconnected feeling I have. I don't feel excited when my kids want to show me something. I don't feel connected to friends. I pretend to be engaged but often am just play-acting, which I am quite good at. At this point, I'm switching therapists, as the one I have hasn't been able to help me on this particular issue. My worst fear is that it can't be fixed, and I'll be numb and disconnected forever ‐ through all the beautiful moments of my kids growing up, through everything...I'll just keep having to pretend. I could use some insights and encouragement as sometimes, I don't know what to do or where to turn.
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