Today at 10am I am officially/legally single. It's been a long ass 6 months since the decision was made but today it's finally done. There are still documents to be wrapped up and a couple pieces of furniture to retrieve but it's over.

I can confidently state that I do not ever want anything to do with my ex wife again. I do have difficulty with the situation of not seeing her daughter who I helped raise for 5 years anymore, but that's a pain I don't mind carrying. It means she had an impact on my life that I wouldn't trade away for anything.

But! Aside from that sadness I am so very ready for my next chapter of life. As much as I don't believe it, 28 is apparently still very young and I should, eventually, find something else healthier in the future. And for the first time, maybe in my life, I feel ready to accept that whenever it comes. I'm the best version of myself I have ever been, and I intend on only getting better.

For anyone struggling here, I don't know your specific battles or situations. And I understand from the other posts here I got off easier than most. But, I'll leave the advice one of my friends gave me here that I clung on too, as simple as it is. "It'll end eventually, and as long as you keep moving forward, you'll get further and further away from it as time goes on"

I hope everyone here keeps moving forward and has more good moments than bad ones! I am available to talk to anyone that feels like they need it/want it. I'm not a professional, but I promise to listen.