Is it odd to be happy I am divorced

I'm going to be divorced soon and very happy about it

@newlydivorcedmike

No not odd at all ........

i think like other things in life sometimes In marriage ........you are so ready for a new chapter in life .

Ever have a toxic job and when you quit .... you may miss co-workers or small items but so glad you are out of all the rest.

@newlydivorcedmike

Hey, it's not at all odd. You have every right to be happy after ending an unsuccessful unhappy marriage.

@newlydivorcedmike Hi Mike, after 28 years together, I'd guess there are a LOT of different emotions that come to the surface when the relationship ends. Sadness and disappointment, because it's probably not the way you thought things would go, but also relief, freedom and hope for what it is come in the future.

I had someone close to me walk this road recently, and although at first, they were stressed about being single, or how people might judge them, they were also relieved, because the relationship had becime toxic.

No matter how you are feeling, remember that your feelings are valid and natural, and nothing to be ashamed about.

I hope that you can find community and encouragement at 7cups. Thanks for being here! Please reach out to a listener if you want to talk more in-depth about what you are thinking and feeling. Find active listeners here -https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners You can even search keyword "breakup", if that's what you'd like to chat about.

I wish there was away to chat with someone, could use some support

I’m a year and a half seperated from a controlling violent 26 year marriage,

I was great at the start. Now I’m a mess.

There is no chance I’ll ever go back, ever. But I am not coping well at all.

@newlydivorcedmike I am feeling overwhelmed Mike. Very much so

@newlydivorcedmike

Glad to hear you feel better.

Welcome to the Divorced Club! It's like a breath of fresh air after a horrible marriage funk lol.