Left on the side of the road

Rarefare
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I have Bipolar disorder, with borderline personality disorder, I also have a chronic pain disorder Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue. These conditions have caused complex depression as they all come with there own depression. For any of you that have had any experience with the above you will know of the mood shifts, aggression etc. I was married 17 years, up until July last year with two teenage kids. To be honest I had been looking for a way out for the past two years due to varying reasons, though I had no where to go, with no money to get there. My ex wife being the income earner. My ex had been constantly telling me that my moods etc were becoming to hard to live with, I was becoming to toxic. Just before July we sold a property we owned in Victoria, I found my way out. We agreed to split as friends. I bought a place outright/no mortgage. Ex found a place for her and the kids. At first I was welcome to come and go visit her and kids, everything thing was ok. I was all set to spend Christmas with her and the kids. Then the bomb shell was dropped that our 14 year old daughter had been self harming, and does not like me etc due to my moods etc before I left. Ex was pissed with me but came around. As of a week ago the only person talking to me is my 15 year old son, I’m no longer welcome at there house except to pick him up and go hang out somewhere. I’m no longer welcome for Christmas Day. I’m taking my son out Christmas Eve. My ex says we have nothing to discuss and refuses to talk to me. Usual MO for her. Has her say then I have no recourse. This all happened over night, I have no idea as to why! On top of all that this is the first Christmas Day that I will be alone, all alone. I had a major falling out with my blood family two years ago, and I have no family or friends here where I live now. So the the car pulled over and left me by the side of the road without saying why? I have sat going around and around on it. I don’t know how to feel, how to think, I have no one to talk to just to get things off my chest. I have things to say. Though no one to listen. No point of recourse.

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white knight
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Hi, welcome

This is almost a carbon copy of my experience with my then 14yo daughter in 2007.

Suddenly I got a phone call "I don't want to see you anymore". She refused to give a reason. Her mother was less than helpful. The older daughter then 17yo was living with me.

As a parent it is difficult to combat the emotions at that time. I reflect now on it and realise it's best to just let your daughter do as she likes, she'll visit one day after this teenage period wanes.

As for your ex no longer wanting you to spend Xmas with her, I say its a blessing in disguise. There is not much good that can come out of a quasi marriage this way. It wouldn't surprise me if both instances are from the one discussion e.g. after your daughter made her decision your ex cancelled Xmas.

This situation demands some realisation that you need to develop a life of your own.

I also have bipolar, general depression and dysthymia. I understand.

Repost anytime

TonyWK