Good Evening
My husband left the family home in October last year. We have 2 children together, and had been together for 14
Last Christmas was extremely difficult as it was the first Christmas without celebrating with their father.
Since the break up it has been extremely difficult emotionally for me, but I have had to keep everything moving and as normal as can be for the children.
My husband and I hardly speak and he does not make much effort when it comes to maintaining his relationship with the children.
He has refused too discuss getting a divorce or arrange proper arrangements in regards to seeing the children.
The children have got on with things pretty well and we always have lots of discussions about how they are feeling. I have got on and adjusted to the new normal.
I guess my question too those have been through similar is, it normal that I am still feeling a little low after a year of separation.
I do not in no way how I felt a year ago, but still very sad.
I’m wondering if I require some form of counselling to help with the hurt and disappointment of how the relationship has turned out, and the guilt I feel for the children, not having their father around.
Sorry if I have gone on a bit.