u/Helpful_Sir_786

I’m a very involved dad of 3 (9-13yrs old) going through a divorce. Im sure wherever I move when the time comes will be close so I’m not worried about continuing to attend the scheduled events. But the thought of not being able to have the every day meaningless conversations, the daily debriefs after school, the impromptu life chats before bed, etc is absolutely killing me. These are the moments that give me purpose and keep me going and only getting those now on the days I have them is gut wrenching.

What have you all done to help fill that gap? Did you establish nightly phone calls/facetimes? Were there other methods that helped fill that cup for you?

Is there anything you’d liken the new normal to? I’m sort of anticipating it feeling like being on a weekly business trip?

We mutually agreed that we’re going to call it quits. Been married for 16 years with three kids. My wife is a very social person, me not so much. I’m naturally introverted and don’t make friends very easily. I’ve noticed she’s immediately had a swarm of support around her. I’m struggling and have found it very difficult to open up and seek support from the friends I do have, much less making new ones.

Where did go to when you needed support? Where did find friends who could relate? What was the best kind of support you received and who did it come from?