I’d like to give thanks to AA and the 12Step program for keeping me sober during my divorce. It’s definitely difficult coparenting in the same house with my wife, but we’re working hard at being civil to each other, especially in front of our 14mo son. Initially, it was almost impossible because she was so angry and bitter, but now she’s doing a much better job at hiding it. I don’t think I’d survive if it wasn’t for the work I’ve been putting in with AA…
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I’m with you on this one. I am truly sorry for what you are going through. Most painful experience of my life. AA the 12 steps and my sponsor saved my life.
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I’m glad you made it to the other side. We still have so much to be grateful for! It’s painful but acknowledging my part in how things turned out helps alot. Right now, I’m focusing on forgiving myself and doing the tough work necessary to eliminate any doubt.
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Nice work Anthony…. I’m going thru something similar and it’s been ugly at times. I’m hoping we can break as peacefully as possible if that’s gods plan
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You’re going to make it Luis. Better days are right around the corner. I’ve had to drop the ego and swallow my pride many many times. I know I was in the wrong so I’m letting my wife get her anger out. At the end of the day, I want to efficiently coparent with her. So if that means having to take some hits to my pride/ego, then so be it. My sobriety and maintaining a healthy relationship with my Son is all I care about right now. I dunno if you have children or not but keep them in mind throughout this process. They need you Brother. 
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Keep your side of the street clean one day at a time
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Wise words, thanks man 
Great job!
I know you didn't post to ask for advice but what do I have to lose here?
I wish there were some way that I could help you save your marriage. You both must have felt something for each other in the beginning. It would be nice if you could find that all over again.
You both have a beautiful son.
I'm sure he needs you both. My wife and I have our moments but we are both happily married. We get into little squabbles from time to time but we've learned how to move past them.
I take my wife out on a date at least once a month. The rules are that we don't get to talk about our kids and we don't talk about any problems. We only talk about our relationship and how to make it stronger.
We treat it as if we are a new couple.
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I’m also tackling sobriety and divorce at the same time. As hard as it’s been, it feels really good. Hang in there and keep fighting the fight!
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Yeah I played a roll in how she feels towards me but pray for her to be given the same Grace through my darkest moments.
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I’ve gone through 2 divorces in recovery and stayed sober. The first time my ex wanted me to drink so badly I started staying sober just to spite him! The second time I was 15 years and sober and he was the drunk so it was easier. Proving I can still make poor decisions! Lol
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I got sober and my ex-wife continued to drink. Before we got married and were still dating, my sponsor told me to delete her number. I told him I didn’t want to, he said fair enough, I’m not telling you to delete her number because I don’t like her, I’m telling you because everything is going to change for you. I didn’t understand it then, but almost five years later and now divorced, I get it. The emotional part is the worst, but a lot of us go through it, and survive. I salute you for staying with the program, I always try to turn toward AA in difficult times and it hasn’t let me down yet. Plus, I’m learning how to be alone and work on myself because co-dependency is real 
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Thanks for your input! That’s what this app is for, so don’t ever hesitate to drop your input over here! But yeah, I wish she’d change her mind. She wants the divorce, not me. I lied too many times about doing coke and I lost her trust. I thought she’d want to stick it out with me while I finish my 12-Steps but she’s done. Until the ink dries on those papers and the divorce is finalized, I still have hope. But I also can’t let that take too much space in my head. I just need to focus on staying sober and maintaining my relationship w my little man 
Co-dependency is something I struggled with and I’m in the same boat as you. Its time for me to work on my self-esteem and just be by myself for a while!
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Thanks so much! What’s working for you during this tough time?
You’ve shown great strength and courage to stay sober! I hope I can be like you when I grow up LOL!
I get it. Trust can really take time. I burned a lot of bridges through the years with many including family. It took me a long time to get just one year.
My parents were happy for me but wanted me to keep my distance because they had heard it all before. And with the lies came trouble. Then 2 years. When I finally got 3 years, my father replied "so when are you coming to visit us." Today we have a great relationship.
I will pray for you both.
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I actually checked myself in to an out-patient rehab. I go to group, individual counseling, and they prescribed me naltrexone to curb my cravings. That plus support from loved ones has been such a huge help!
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Thanks MyGuy