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Posted by Bobby on May 12, 2006, at 21:04:08
I was awaken this morning by my wife telling me that May 30 will be our 10th and last anniverary. We have two small children and my 9 year old daughter cried all day. My 5 year old son cannot grow up in this world without a father. I don't feel so well.....please dear God don't inflict my childen with Manic-depression. I am lost...
Posted by ClearSkies on May 12, 2006, at 21:07:49
In reply to My impending divorce, posted by Bobby on May 12, 2006, at 21:04:08
I'm so sorry, Bobby.
Posted by Dinah on May 12, 2006, at 21:22:49
In reply to My impending divorce, posted by Bobby on May 12, 2006, at 21:04:08
I'm so very sorry. I know how much you love your wife and kids.
I wish there was something I could do.
Posted by Phillipa on May 12, 2006, at 22:09:05
In reply to Oh Bobby, posted by Dinah on May 12, 2006, at 21:22:49
Bobby have you thought about any type of marriage counselling? Love Phillipa
Posted by annierose on May 12, 2006, at 22:21:07
In reply to My impending divorce, posted by Bobby on May 12, 2006, at 21:04:08
I'm sorry that you may be divorcing. But remember that even though that might happen, you will always be a father to your children. Please remember that, and remember them. They will always need and want your love, attention, guidance, and understanding. Tell them that even though you may live in a different house, you are still their only daddy. That is so important.
Posted by rjlockhart on May 12, 2006, at 22:39:59
In reply to My impending divorce, posted by Bobby on May 12, 2006, at 21:04:08
My mom and my father had problems, they divorced when i was 2.
I lived with my mom.
Have you seeked out counsleing? or is that not really an option, because it somtimes just doesnt go with the scheduel.
Im sorry about this.
matt
Posted by Phil on May 13, 2006, at 5:03:47
In reply to My impending divorce, posted by Bobby on May 12, 2006, at 21:04:08
Bobby, I still have my cell phone but now I actually carry it with me. Please give me a call bro.
I woke up early today and your post was the first thing I read and it broke my heart. My parents divorced when I was 5 yo and I never saw my father again.
Let's talk about your situation or whatever you feel comfortable with.Phil
Posted by gardenergirl on May 13, 2006, at 10:40:53
In reply to My impending divorce, posted by Bobby on May 12, 2006, at 21:04:08
I'm so sorry, Bobby. How awful for you. Please be easy with yourself during this difficult time. Hug your kids and tell them you love them. The good thing about hugging others is that you get hugged back.
Take care,
gg
Posted by wildcardII on May 13, 2006, at 14:53:10
In reply to My impending divorce, posted by Bobby on May 12, 2006, at 21:04:08
Posted by Bobby on May 13, 2006, at 18:31:36
In reply to My impending divorce, posted by Bobby on May 12, 2006, at 21:04:08
but I fear I shall die a slow death by broken heart.They are everything to me. I always saw us growing old together..and now I am a shadow. Prayers are accepted........there is no plan b
Posted by wildcardII on May 13, 2006, at 22:01:45
In reply to Thank you all, posted by Bobby on May 13, 2006, at 18:31:36
trust me, it will hurt like pure hell and part of you will die inside but with time, it does get better and no matter what happens w/ you and your wife, you are and always will be their daddy~no one can take that away from you.
Posted by Larry Hoover on May 13, 2006, at 22:24:20
In reply to My impending divorce, posted by Bobby on May 12, 2006, at 21:04:08
> I was awaken this morning by my wife telling me that May 30 will be our 10th and last anniverary. We have two small children and my 9 year old daughter cried all day. My 5 year old son cannot grow up in this world without a father. I don't feel so well.....please dear God don't inflict my childen with Manic-depression. I am lost...
I'm sorry, bobby. You don't ever stop being dad. God gave your children a loving parent who will help them to understand themselves, whether bipolar or not. Your daddyhood won't be changed by your marital status.
One day at a time. You'll get through this, I promise.
Lar
Posted by AuntieMel on May 15, 2006, at 14:16:48
In reply to My impending divorce, posted by Bobby on May 12, 2006, at 21:04:08
My goodness, that stinks.
Divorce hurts bad enough when you want it. I just can't imagine what you're feeling.
Though I've had many, many nightmares of the same scenario.
We love you.
Posted by Bobby on May 16, 2006, at 19:21:46
In reply to My impending divorce, posted by Bobby on May 12, 2006, at 21:04:08
??? who'd have thought? Today she said that she thought she may be going through menopause. At least the children are happy again. Now if we can just squeeze out another 10 years. I really am grateful to all of your responses---truly.
Posted by MidnightBlue on May 16, 2006, at 20:50:06
In reply to Things are good again for now, posted by Bobby on May 16, 2006, at 19:21:46
This is good news! But, realize if she wanted to divorce you she must have had a "reason" even if it isn't reasonable to you.
What I am saying is, maybe you should take this as a sign to work on your marriage so you can make it bettter.
Good luck!
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