Any advice or suggestions regarding-filing for the divorce on mon.

[Serena]

I know I probably got lots of advice a while back. But it was mixed in with a bunch of other stuff.
I am filing on monday morning. Any advice, anything I should think about before then?


Thanks guys for all your support during all this. I couldn't have done so well without you all being there for me. thanks again.

 

[Beauty]

No advice but GREAT BIG HUGE GIGANTIC {{{{{HUGS}}}}}}, Love and Support Laurie!! You know I'm hear for you if you ever need anything, to talk or cry or laugh, I'm here!

 

[Serena]

I know Beth, I'm counting on it.

 

[Mishetta]

No advice either....never been down that road (& God willing I won't) but I'm so very proud of you for moving on with your life. Lots of hugs being sent your way. Hope it all works out amicably. (As far as divorces go anyway!)

 

[~*Belle 2003*~]

Just wanted to say hope it goes smoothly Laurie.

's

 

[Serena]

Thanks Mishetta, I'm not sure what I was waiting on, but it's time. I guess I had to stop being afraid. Well, I'm still afraid, but I won't let that stop me anymore.

 

[jvas]

The Dis family sends our love Serena.....

 

[Dan Murphy]

My best for you, Laurie, and for Brit and Kelsea also.

Dan

 

[Blondie]

Having never been through divorce, I have no advice to offer, just hugs! Stay strong and good luck!

 

[Serena]

Belle, jvas, Dan and Blondie, thank you.

 

[TigerBear]

No advice, just good thoughts and (((hugs))) coming your way.

My theme song during that period of my life was "I Will Survive":

First I was afraid
I was petrified
Kept thinking I could never live
without you by my side
But I spent so many nights
thinking how you did me wrong
I grew strong
I learned how to carry on
and so you're back
from outer space
I just walked in to find you here
with that sad look upon your face
I should have changed my stupid lock
I should have made you leave your key
If I had known for just one second
you'd be back to bother me

Go on now go walk out the door
just turn around now
'cause you're not welcome anymore
weren't you the one who tried to hurt me with goodbye
you think I'd crumble
you think I'd lay down and die
Oh no, not I
I will survive
as long as i know how to love
I know I will stay alive
I've got all my life to live
I've got all my love to give
and I'll survive
I will survive

It took all the strength I had
not to fall apart
kept trying hard to mend
the pieces of my broken heart
and I spent oh so many nights
just feeling sorry for myself
I used to cry
Now I hold my head up high
and you see me
somebody new
I'm not that chained up little person
still in love with you
and so you felt like dropping in
and just expect me to be free
now I'm saving all my loving
for someone who's loving me

 

[catsrule]

No advice, but lotsa luck and 's for you, Laurie.

 

[Tuffcookie]

TigerBear, I love that song! When it comes on the office radio, watch out!!!
Serena, You will be just fine, kiddo. You just had to come to terms with the fact that it wasn't going to get any better. Fear is what keeps us from growing. I'm not saying that after the divorce everything will be smooth sailing. But you will have a future to hope about, which you wouldn't have had staying where you were. Hugs, TC

 

[bjgrazi]

All the luck to you. I've been down that road and it's not an easy one, but you will survive and be all the better and the stronger for it. Just remember think with your head.

 

[Planogirl]

Been there and it was really rough. Just remember that this too shall pass and you're going to feel so great once it's done.

 

[phamton]

On another board I frequent, one of the members asked this very question and an attorney recommended this site:
http://www.lifemanagement.com/guide/page1.php

 

[jipsy]

been there, done that twice unfortunately.

PM me if you have specific questions. It is to YOUR advantage to file as the plaintiff. I know you have said in the past he is being amicable and not arguing over much as far as monetary support, etc. but never forget that his feeling over that could change in an instant.

Good luck Serena

 

[Stepharoonie!]

Good luck...I know exactly how you feel right now...

 

[bsnyder]

{{{HUGS}}} Laurie!

You are strong, and have many people who love you. Don't forget that!

The best is yet to come!

 

[KimRaye]

Ditto everyone else here, Laurie! You're not doing anything rash and, you've had time to think about and look at things in a whole new way since this started. YOU have already come a loooooonnnngggg way, BABY. (corny but, true) You have my respect, I know how hard this time is.

{{HUGS}}
Kim