It has been about 7 months since we first met with the mediator. Yesterday I got the email saying everything was processed and it’s final. So anti-climactic. I had a brief moment of joy and relief while driving to see the kids. And another brief moment of happiness when I realized it all went down on 2/22/22. Other than that, I feel nothing. Nothing has changed. I will still have to go through some conflict at least once a week because of attempting to co-parent for the next 6 years.

In other news, I have my first date since separation this Friday night. Approaching it from a realistic and cautious view point. But it already feels healthier than most of the past 13 years.