[uvw]

Not financially, but mentally. I was married to a woman who was and still is incredibly petty, emotional, dishonest and all around an awful person. I developed sleep apnea, depression. I would drive around after work so as to not come home earlier than I needed to. I tried to block her out and focus my energy on my autistic son. Lost all friends as I didn't know how to talk to them about my family problems. Stopped talking to my parents and sisters because any contact with them would cause more fights with her.

I started to go on hikes and travel alone just to escape proximity with this woman. Started drinking regularly.

I compartmentalize everything in my life, but my family life started to affect my work life. I started fantasizing getting a job in a foreign country to escape. Contemplated suicide many times, but I couldn't that to my kid.

Luckily, I met an incredible woman on a hike in Norway. Came back home, filed for divorce and moved out. I am getting better slowly.

[runjake]

And your kid?

[uvw]

He is with my soon to be ex. During my parenting time I teach him, we cook together, have long conversations, play board games, take him out for fun and hikes. With all her faults, the ex is not a bad mother.