Struggling to enjoy the here and now
Im 37, partner is 34 and together 7.5 years with a 6.5yr old son that truly lights up my life. Spent my 20s in the military where I met a girl, got married, and divorced all within 4.5 years including me being deployed for 18months..
My son is slightly autistic so my Mrs is his full time carer and is great with him. I wouldn't change it, he adores his mom and im doing everything I can to give them both whatever they wish for.
But in my deepest thoughts I continuously go back in my mind to the days with my ex wife. I hate myself for feeling this way, like im not where I should be and ive not been the best version of myself.
On the outside im happy and everyone is smiling, theres never a bad word said in our house. But im really struggling with thw pressure of being the only financial provider. I cant take time to stop and think too much about it or I feel the lump in my throat and tears build-up.
Please someone tell me its a phase with just being in my late 30s