The silence is broken

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Sep 1 - 10AM
spinning
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Roey, good for you

for getting this far! Nine days and a text by mistake is great work on your part. I know how hard it is. I wish you wouldn't read the cards or the texts because they help keep you in the fog. That's what they're designed to do. But if you must read them at least you can bear in mind that they are just "pretty words" and they are cheap. You must look at the ACTIONS and not the WORDS. This guy's actions are that he has a wife and a girlfriend and then another girlfriend and no matter what he "SAYS" to you. Roey, I don't know what to tell you except that it's a hard, hard process to go through to realize that you DESERVE someone who can be with you 100 percent, not 70 or 50 or whatever. The more you can let go of this situation, the more room will open up to the possibilities of meeting someone honest, fun, and non-disordered. I say this because I know. It's so hard to let go of something you "thought" was "everything" except when you start really looking at it it's really ALL ABOUT HIM and that's a hard pill to swallow. But since I've been out (almost 10 months), fantastic things have happened. I'm 53, Roey, and I have met interesting, fun, HOT men and done some very fun and new things. It's so nice not being twisted up in knots in a disordered relationship. My alone time is so much better and then it's supplemented by nice people, good natured fun and friends! It can happen for you, too. Well, Roey, I hope this helps a bit. You are doing very well, truly, even if it doesn't feel like it. Keep pressing ahead and sharing here. You will find the strength and clarity you are searching for because you want it. Most sincerely (fighting to never again start) spinning. IT'S A CHOICE AND I CHOOSE MYSELF.

spinning

Sep 1 - 11AM (Reply to #2)
roey
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response to Spinning

Thank you Spinning! Very true words. I know you are 100% right. I am 52 and I really want to move on. I know I am wasting precious time thinking about him. I know I need to move on. If I were to ever see him though I am afraid I would fall apart. I still have clothes and things that belong to him. I just don't have the ability to pack them up. As evil as he is I my heart can't hurt him.
Sep 1 - 11AM (Reply to #3)
spinning
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Roey, that's okay!

You don't have to do anything with his clothes and stuff right now! I didn't do anything with the disordered one I was involved with stuff until I was at 8 months NC. I couldn't make myself get rid of it before then. So I did nothing until one day I just let it go. Roey, it's good to know that you feel vulnerable to seeing him. That's normal! You spent a long time in this! At least if you know you can avoid putting yourself in a situation that will likely cause you more pain and confusion. You are doing great! Really! Just keep taking it one day at a time, one minute at a time. And keep reading about these guys. The more you know the stronger you can get and we will help you! I'm so glad you are sharing! It really does help to "get it out" and we know exactly what you're going through. Keep up the good work, Roey. It will get better. Most sincerely, (determined to never again be) spinning. IT'S A FIGHT BUT I'M IN IT FOR THE LONG HAUL.

spinning

Sep 2 - 8AM (Reply to #4)
RM
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Hi Roey- You are doing great!

Hi Roey- You are doing great! I loved everybody's responses and the support of this forum. I really like the idea of responding to his next "missive" with Return to Sender! Brilliant! You have come a long way baby, and yes,longer to go but with the help of people whom truly care, you will get there! You will feel the freedom of breaking out of "the spell." It is truly invigorating, a second chance at a healthy and happy life and relationships. No more walking on eggshells, no more belittling you and your family, no more demoralizing you, no more changing you into something you aren't nor want to be, no more silencing you when you have something important to say, no more thinking you are going CRAZY. Roey, you will be free and in charge of your life and choices! Keep up the good work! xxoo RM
Sep 2 - 9AM (Reply to #5)
roey
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Thanks RM

I know I have a long long way to go. My feeling for him are still around wheter I want them to be or not. I hope someday the spell is broken and I can move on with my life and maybe even find the right guy. Thanks for your kind worda and helping me along the way. I know I would be back there with him , going crazy and questioning myself were it not for good people like you and the others on here.
Sep 2 - 9AM (Reply to #6)
Deidre40
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Think of me laughing at him.

Think of me laughing at him. lol Pouring a bowl of spaghetti on his lap. That should get you over it. :=P Happy Friday.
Sep 2 - 9AM (Reply to #7)
RM
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LOL!!! It would be better to

LOL!!! It would be better to pour it on his head; that would definitely get him because it would mess up his perfect hair! And Roey, eventually the thoughts of him will disappear. I know it's hard to believe but once the spell is broken it just happens. Your thoughts, time and energy will be focused elsewhere. You are processing this nightmare and going through the steps of exterminating him! It will happen and you are doing great!