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I think I'm on my way to happiness.
I finally left my abusive wife this week. It was really scary, and she keeps sending me threats (to take me for child support and ruin my life) but I was able to get ahold if a crisis center for abused people, thankfully they have support for men. The crisis center is going to help me tackle all the debt she's put me in and get me into an apartment that will have room for me and my kids!
Yesterday for the first time in 14 years, I was completely free. I just drove around town. I went and got an ice cream cone, and I got a Mexican Pizza from taco bell, and nobody insulted me, put me down, or made me feel worthless. I got a glimpse of me and I really miss that guy. I used to have the nick name smiley because I always walked around with a shit eating grin on my face because I love life and I love my job, but she's worn away at me lately.
I might be homeless technically, but I have a safe space until I can get on my feet. I get my kids tonight, we're going to have a pizza party and play Mario Kart together. I think everything is going to be fine soon...
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I'm doing it!
The crysis center already has an apartment for me. They're going to pay first months rent and deposit, I can even have my cats with me!
Since I left my wife, I've been saving sooooo much money. I know how to cook on a budget, the kids aren't picky, and I'm not wasting my money on door dash!
It's gonna be a tough journey, but I can do this!
It sounds like you are already doing this!
Congrats and good luck!
I know you're a stranger, but I get the keys to the apartment in about an hour!!!
I want to tell everyone, but I have nobody to tell. I'm FINALLY going to have a home to go home to.
Well, this stranger is happy for you! Here's to a much happier and healthier future.