unfolding, everything was so surreal and painful. Prioritizing my kids’ well-being and future, along with my own mental health, allowed me to persevere through an immensely difficult and confusing time. Leaning on my close friends, family, and faith obviously helped too.

I can look back with a sense of humor now. I came out of it much happier and more confident. Got to experience so much I otherwise would not have had the chance to do. I had a hell of a good time enjoying the single life for a bit, and was extremely lucky to have met my fiancé. Life truly is good.

In my case, divorce was inevitable and perhaps made the split a bit easier than others. Regardless, there was deceit and arguments. Yet we chose to put our kids first and things fell into place.