Where Do I Go From Here?

In the weeks and months following the discovery of my husband’s affair, I most often would find myself going through the motions of daily life. Being a stay at home mom of five homeschooled children, I didn’t have a “break” from my kids. My break from daily life would often be found in the seclusion of my vehicle.

On one occasion I found myself driving aimlessly. I felt like I woke up from my daze to find myself…wait, where? “Where am I?” I asked myself. I was supposed to be picking up my son. From a friend’s house I’ve been to countless times. And yet, I had no idea where I was. I literally had to pull over, open google maps and get directions. That’s how lost I was. My mind was a million miles away. My brain had checked out. I had slipped into oblivion.

Does that sound familiar? I’m guessing you’ve been there. More than once. The new reality you're facing has left you wondering, “Where am I? How did I get here? And where do I go from here?”

I think it's safe to say that none of us ever expected to find ourselves at this place in life. This new reality is not what we would have guessed our lives would look like. And it’s okay to need help, to need direction. You may be there now. Asking the same questions…How did I get here? And possibly more importantly, Where do I go from here?

There are others who want to help you find your way. Take a step. You are not alone. Consider taking the Affair Analyzer today to see what some next steps may look like for you. Let us walk with you on this difficult journey.

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I had a similar experience

Not long after D-day, I wanted to slice pickles to put on burgers. I took out the pickles and stared at the jar for at least a minute. Then I realized I needed to open the jar so I removed the lid. I continued to stare at the jar. Then I thought, right, cut pickles, and I reached into my cutlery jar and took out a spoon. I wasn't sure what I wanted to spoon for though. Then I thought... no, I need a fork to get them out of the jar. Once I had a pickle on my cutting board, I stared for a few more minutes, and then remembered... right - cut the pickle. And I took out another spoon... This process took me 20 minutes, and during that time I was fundamentally aware something was wrong with me, but I wasn't clear what the problem was. The way in which we function can be so profoundly impacted by our shock and grief that even the most simple tasks seem daunting. Truly I didn't feel I was safe to operate my vehicle or take on any responsibility. And that's totally normal. But when this happens, it is so important to get help. And it does get better.

Sarah 655

Sarah 655
Thank you for sharing your experience. It's so true. We are hit so hard, we sometimes are incapacitated to do even the smallest task. But you are right! It does get better. So glad you found a safe place to share and grow.
Tara

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