I have WHAT in my yard? :
YOu titled this your husband left you. And he did. And he didn't. Emotionally he left you physically you took charge of your life and being able to protect yourself from people who will hurt you and you threw his sorry behind out!
Good for you.
It sucks rotten eggs.
But, you took care of you. If he wanted to be your protector then he should be protecting you not being the one who hurts you.
When I had to leave my first husband, I called my friend one night crying so hard I could barely breathe. She told me to get a bucket of water and a scrub brush and get down on my knees and scrub my bathroom floor. I thought she was nuts, but I was desperate and willing, so I did as she asked scrubbing and crying all the while. Finally, out of tears and exhausted I called her back and said,"OK I did it I still feel horrible and my marriage is still over." She said,"Yes, but you've cried it out and you're exhausted enough to get some sleep. And better still, now you have a clean floor!"
Very wise woman! I also used to get two movies: one tear jerker chick flick and one comedy. I'd make myself a big ice cream sundae and watch the tear jerker. I'd cry and slobber in my ice cream. When it was over I would put in the comedy and finish off my sundae smiling......
Remember that when he failed you - you took care of yourself. Hang in there. Better times will come.
X2
Fantastic advice...If I'm working hard I'm upset - and yes you deserve to take care of yourself, you're worth it! The animals and the country are therapeutic to your soul...
I'm so sad this happened to you