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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]No advice.  Just sorry you are going through this.  Hang in there.[/quote]

Thanks.

I guess I mean more how did you cope emotionally and manage anxiety and the kids' expectations? We were barely middle class by DC standards before and now things like organic milk are out of the question for the time being at least.

I didn't think STBX was super materialistic either, at least before. He says that being with gfriend allows him to provide better, he is getting subsidized so needs less of his income for himself at the moment. Of course, we'd like our family back together, it's all a mess. Do people ever wake up out of midlife crises and think they have made a mistake? [/quote]

Here's my shit-is-hitting-the-fan-and-I-can't-deal mantra:

Take a deep breath and tell yourself the following.

TODAY, RIGHT NOW, there is a roof over my head. 
TODAY, RIGHT NOW, there is food in the fridge.
TODAY, RIGHT NOW, everyone is healthy and dressed appropriately for the weather.

Also, see if you can get your hands on a copy of [i]The Hipmama Survival Guide[/i]. [/quote]

Thanks, this helps. STBX will not allow us to move and family is in even more expensive areas. Nannying would be tough as the older kids have to go to school. Need to keep looking and hoping for something to break our way. [/quote]

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