And she DNGAF. She famously re-negotiated the prenup and is all set living the high life, or at least higher than if she was a middle aged retired model back in Slovenia |
Please talk to a therapist. When you're under this kind of stress, making huge life decisions isn't ideal. If you truly believe your spouse didn't do it, then maybe leaving immediately isn't in your long term best interests either. Or maybe it is. But perhaps a really good individiual therapist for both of you plus some marriage counseling, at least for a few months, is better than just leaving. Being single and divorced after the trauma of what you went through isn't going to be great either, not for you or your child. Sending you lots of good wishes. |
She was never a model, just a wanna-be. |
I think you should find a therapist. It’s OK not to tell the therapist everything. You could be upfront about it, and tell her what you told us, and still work on things like coping skills and boundaries and stuff.
I went through a similar situation, although mine was sex related (then-husband had an affair, and when his AP tried to break it off, he broke into her house, destroyed her stuff, and then distributed intimate pictures of her on an amateur porn site). I knew I was leaving, but also realized that it was no good for DD if her dad was in prison, so I played along. I had a therapist to help me through it, and then the divorce. |
I appreciate your perspective. My reasons for wanting divorce are actually unrelated to the case. Spouse and I were having issues long beforehand; it’s just that I’ve set that aside for the past 2 years so we could deal with this much bigger problem. |
I’m so sorry you had to go through this! Did your XH go to prison after all? |
Considering you are being supportive in the midst of their peril, I don't think this is a productive train of thought, OP. You're helping NOW, when they need it. Your departure will inflict more stress after the trial, but really, what are you supposed to do? You have needs too. At least you didn't leave before. |
He did not. But he does have it on his record so he cannot change jobs or do anything else that will require a background check. We divorced, and our daughter is in college now, so we have no remaining financial ties. |
Can’t be divorce by jury. Yikes. Sounds horrible. I’m a therapist also and a therapist isn’t going to break your confidence. I suggest getting one too. |
Then she should have been since she is model material. |
Drumming up business on this board. |
I would consult an attorney if there is a chance that restitution will be ordered by the court as part of sentencing or if it is a civil case. You need to protect your assets should it all go south. |
Understood. Offer stands if you change your mind. My ex’s is sex-related and the trial is in the fall. I have already divorced him and we are in touch only related to the kids. I agree you need a therapist. They will keep confidences; it’s their job. I also recommend you consult a divorce attorney if you have not already. They can help you work on the steps you need to take now before filing. |
Best wished to you, OP. And to the other poster who is going through a similar situation.
I agree with the prior posters who suggested that you get your own lawyer. It will help to have someone lined up who is looking out for your interests. |
OP here. I’ve been taking an online break for the past couple of weeks, going back and forth between dissociating/acting for my family’s sake and practicing self-care for mine.
Jury selection starts next week. Thankfully DC is back at college after spring break so it’ll only be me attending court (my ILs live abroad and spouse doesn’t want anyone else there anyway). I’ll absolutely support and see spouse through the trial, then take the appropriate steps to get my own life back (individual therapy, divorce filing, etc.). Even though I recognize I should have already spoken with a therapist and divorce lawyer, I just don’t have the mental bandwidth until after the verdict. Thank you, DCUM, for continuing to let me air my thoughts here. |