Moving on with the Dirt

My divorce was finalized on January 18, 2023. I stalked the website where our information was located until I saw that. When I did see it, I posted to my Facebook page, "Happy Un-anniversary Day to me!" It was like a setting free. All of this waiting is over. But is it? There are still items we've agreed on I have yet to see. I figured there were some steps I'd have to take on my end, and maybe he was waiting on certain things until the divorce was final. I just shrug my shoulders and move on with my life. Curiosity does kill me at certain times, but I'm not married to Nick anymore, and I need to remember it's not OUR issues anymore, even if it does pertain to me. Matthew and I will be moving into a three-bedroom townhome right across the parking lot. Bryan will be moving in with us. The move is supposed to be happening soon. I was worried about getting everything over from my apartment to the townhome, but I've been assured by my friends here I'll hav...

I have officially been separated 8 months! My divorce is in the process of finalizing. We're hammering over some language, papers will be signed, and then we'll just have to wait for the judge to sign the final decree. I will be beyond relieved when this is over. Nick and I now share 50/50 custody of Matthew. It was very difficult to offer this to Nick, but it was what Matthew wanted. I had to swallow all of the doubt that was trying to shout its way out of my throat. I had to trust Nick was making his changes the way I was making my changes. As long as it continues to go well for Matthew, we'll make a good routine out of it. It's officially 2023, and I rang in the new year the best way possible - playing Yahtzee, drinking coffee, eating a biscuit. I took the time for a quick kiss, but getting my butt kicked at Yahtzee as the kids outside screamed the countdown was a blast. I thought when I left eight months ago I'd be out on the town living it up on New Year's ...