18 months post divorce...so where am I at? The past year and a half have been let's say..'interesting'... in turns terrifying, involving, hopeful and shocking. I eventually moved house in Sept 2015 into a nice 3 b3d flat not too far from where I lived before. Neat place...spent a few months painting and sorting out furniture. I was helped by a very nice woman I met on a casual date (there were lots and lots of dates. Why not?? I enjoyed being in 'the game' again but this one person stood out and we immediately began seeing each other to the exclusion of anyone else. I digress. I'd just got

I've also posted something similar in the forum , but wanted to add to my blog as I find its always helped me with my emotions. So, I said my ex had a diagnosis of stomach cancer last summer, he has been reasonably well until recently , but now I think he is in the final stages. He collapsed at home a week ago and has been in hospital since , basically his stomach is no longer able to digest his food, so even if he eats, after a while he is sick and brings back everything. We still see each other occasionally if our paths cross through our sons or socially. I last saw him about a month ago

Last year was pretty tough for me. We originally separated in May 2014. At the time my STBX was working on a residential contract in Africa He was being paid tax free and accommodation was being provided. I was (and still am) living in the FMH with the youngest kids, the eldest being at university. His idea of separation was that I would look after the kids, spend my (much lower income) taking care of the kids, and I would request money for anything required, submitting quotes and invoices for his approval. Needless to say I declined this solution. He also wanted me to carry on