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I'm leaving DH and ALLLLLLL the bullshit that comes with being a stepmother - My car is packed

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Submitted by unwillingparticipant on Tue, 09/24/2013 - 10:47am

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My car is packed, I have appointments today to see some apartments. I'm 10000% done and feel entirely relieved finally! And terrified. Has anyone really done it and left the DH/DW? Advice, support?

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Submitted by Unfreakingreal on Tue, 09/24/2013 - 10:50am

Good luck, you will be fine and you are doing the right thing if you felt that you just couldn't deal with it anymore. Wishing you much success.

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Submitted by thinkthrice on Tue, 09/24/2013 - 10:54am

SMART LADY!! Good for you and KUDOS to escape stepHELL!!! Stay VERY strong and UNMOVED!!

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Submitted by christinen on Tue, 09/24/2013 - 12:59pm

You will never regret leaving a toxic situation for something better! It may not happen today or tomorrow, but eventually you will find someone better who will make you wonder what the hell you were ever thinking!! Best of luck to you!!

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Submitted by lillfiredog on Tue, 09/24/2013 - 1:10pm

Oh, good for you. I am about done too.... But throwing away 14 years makes me sad. Being miserable makes me sadder. Good luck! Smile

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Submitted by unwillingparticipant on Tue, 09/24/2013 - 1:26pm

Thank you all for the support - I know I will be lonely but happier for not having to deal with stephell every damn day anymore

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Submitted by hereiam on Tue, 09/24/2013 - 2:41pm

You may be terrified, but it says something that you are also relieved. You are doing the right thing. Smile

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Submitted by grow-a-nut on Tue, 09/24/2013 - 4:27pm

I was terrified but worked my butt off to get an apt in a different state. I've never looked back. I left on December 14th 2012 and was in my own place since the first of February. My parents let me stay with them until I saved enough for deposit and 1st months rent. You can do it. It is scary and sometimes lonely but I think about what I left behind and the loneliness is gone.

I do not date. I work, eat and sleep. I love my life now.

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Submitted by kawhill on Tue, 09/24/2013 - 8:04pm

Keep driving....I am about to do the exact same thing. Not my kid not my problem. Didn't marry to be an unpaid nanny housewife!