Greener pastures

That was two years ago. It took me about a year to finally move on with my life.

I have a steady job now and have moved back in with my parents, who have been so supportive, even helping me care for my kids while I'm at work.

It was difficult at first, having to survive on a single income - I realised how 'pampered' we had been when Fred was around and bringing home a big salary - but we have managed to adjust to our new, humble lifestyle.

I never bothered to find out what the legal status of Fred's second marriage was.

But I explained to my children what their father did and why we divorced - I don't want to hide anything from them. I don't know if they fully grasped the situation - all they did was to cry and hug me, and ask for Daddy to make them breakfast the day after - but I hope they will understand when they get older.

They still see their father once in a while, but they are no longer as close to him as before.

I have started dating again. I'm not yet ready to walk down the aisle once more, but I'm willing to take a second chance with another man.

I hope that I'll be able to find someone better than Fred, someone who will not only embrace my young ones as his own, but also love me - and only me." 

*Names have been changed

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