Originally Posted by
orviske 
I feel like I'm in a nightmare and can't wake up.
Oh, sweetie - you're here - you're waking up already!
Looking back, I stayed stuck in my unhappy situation, in part, because I just couldn't think outside of the box.
I thought taking care of myself (in a really meaningful way) meant divorcing my AH, and, for a long time, I just wasn't ready to do that.
It kept me stuck.
I didn't want to be where I was, but I didn't want to be finished with him forever.
Luckily, I began to see that other options were available to me - Stubborn1 spoke about her arrangement and the freedom it has brought to her.
There are all sorts of possibilities! If you need to stay with your parents for a little while to give yourself some time to come up with creative, peaceful solutions, then so be it.
Get yourself a good night's rest. Eat something delicious. Surround yourself with good conversation and laughter. Sing that baby a lullaby.
You are getting healthy - that's one lucky kiddo!
Peace to you.
-TC