Wow. Thank you for sharing your brave story. You have brought light to me and other women who may be going through similar emotions with your strength. Especially centered around birth. Much love ❤️
I agree. It was super hard for me to leave my ex, the father of my daughter. But, by being apart, we can give more love to our daughter, and each other, and that’s what it’s all about. Stay strong Ashley. Follow your heart. Amen!
I’ve been following your website for a couple years now, and I just wanted to say I’m sorry you’re going through so much. I also went through a serious breakup while pregnant with my daughter, and it was a rough experience. Have you ever read Men are from mars, women are from venus? It’s an older book, but it completely changed my outlook on myself and relationships more than anything else ever has.
My son’s father and I divorced when our child was 5 years old. We tried so hard, for years. But finally accepted our differences and found the strength to have an amicable split. Now we have two happy, loving homes where our son is the priority. Since our divorce four years ago, my ex and I have developed a friendship and coparent so well that we even take vacations together. I know not everyone is able to have this same experience, but I hope you will since it’s for the benefit of your daughter. My son is half his father and I see all the amazing qualities, quirks, talents from that side. I will always love my son’s father. Our marriage did not work but that doesn’t mean we are forever a family. Wishing you peace and love.
Thank you for authenticity and the courage to share your truth with us all. The biggest gift we give our children is the example of what a loving, healthy relationship looks like. Children learn what they live, then go on to live what they have learned. I wish you and your beautiful Lily, much love. I have no doubt with you as her mama.. and her example. . she will soar <3
I too had to make a hard decision when I left my husband. It was made harder by the fact that my kids would be staying with him. I couldn’t be there for them like he could, working a midnight shift. I mean…it would have been possible to manage, but when I really got honest with myself I knew that they deserved better than ‘managing’. Hardest decision I ever made in my life, and I still think of it daily. Five years have passed, and they have blossomed into loving, caring and thoughtful kids because they had two parents who were able to make a mature decision, and were better equipped to support them in our individual and collective ways.
It sounds like your precious Lily is well on her way to having the same love, support and thoughtful parenting. The kind of parenting where her well being is put first and foremost, regardless of how much it might tear at your hearts. In the end, you will likely have a strong, independent woman who understands what it means to love and be loved.
What a beautifully written post, I read it from the beginning to the end! I’m so pleased to read you’re well and feel confident about your decission. I totally get you, whether it’s a romantic relationship, or a friends relationship, not all of them are meant to last but they all have a purpose and teach us something to hopefully pass on to the next generations. I’m sure your beautiful baby will learn so much from her mommy!
I also went through a horrible divorce and made the decision to make a change for me, for the better.
You are beautiful and Lilly is so precious. All things happen for a reason… remember that.
Thank you for sharing this. My ex-husband asked me for a divorce the day before Valentine’s Day and we finalized it on our 8th anniversary the next month. It was so painful and difficult to journey through, however after letting go of everyone else’s expectations of how to move through it, I made a conscious decision to not be a victim of those circumstances. I was sad, and hurt, but my gut had been screaming at me for years to admit that I was in need of drastic change and growth in my personal life, and I had instinctively known for a very long time we were growing in opposite directions. Although it was hard, I chose joy and happiness for myself, and throughout all the criticism I can undeniably admit now two months later that I have NEVER in my 34 years felt this level of peace in my life. Thank you for bringing light to the fact that breakups don’t have to be destructive and can be a powerful tool of personal growth in such a positive way. Much love to you and your daughter! She is beautiful!!
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Wow. Thank you for sharing your brave story. You have brought light to me and other women who may be going through similar emotions with your strength. Especially centered around birth. Much love ❤️
I agree. It was super hard for me to leave my ex, the father of my daughter. But, by being apart, we can give more love to our daughter, and each other, and that’s what it’s all about. Stay strong Ashley. Follow your heart. Amen!
I’ve been following your website for a couple years now, and I just wanted to say I’m sorry you’re going through so much. I also went through a serious breakup while pregnant with my daughter, and it was a rough experience. Have you ever read Men are from mars, women are from venus? It’s an older book, but it completely changed my outlook on myself and relationships more than anything else ever has.
It takes so much for a women to do what you did and I wish I can just have a quarter of the courage you have. Thank you for sharing
You write beautifully.
Wonderful timing. Thank you for sharing!
My son’s father and I divorced when our child was 5 years old. We tried so hard, for years. But finally accepted our differences and found the strength to have an amicable split. Now we have two happy, loving homes where our son is the priority. Since our divorce four years ago, my ex and I have developed a friendship and coparent so well that we even take vacations together. I know not everyone is able to have this same experience, but I hope you will since it’s for the benefit of your daughter. My son is half his father and I see all the amazing qualities, quirks, talents from that side. I will always love my son’s father. Our marriage did not work but that doesn’t mean we are forever a family. Wishing you peace and love.
Thank you for authenticity and the courage to share your truth with us all. The biggest gift we give our children is the example of what a loving, healthy relationship looks like. Children learn what they live, then go on to live what they have learned. I wish you and your beautiful Lily, much love. I have no doubt with you as her mama.. and her example. . she will soar <3
I too had to make a hard decision when I left my husband. It was made harder by the fact that my kids would be staying with him. I couldn’t be there for them like he could, working a midnight shift. I mean…it would have been possible to manage, but when I really got honest with myself I knew that they deserved better than ‘managing’. Hardest decision I ever made in my life, and I still think of it daily. Five years have passed, and they have blossomed into loving, caring and thoughtful kids because they had two parents who were able to make a mature decision, and were better equipped to support them in our individual and collective ways.
It sounds like your precious Lily is well on her way to having the same love, support and thoughtful parenting. The kind of parenting where her well being is put first and foremost, regardless of how much it might tear at your hearts. In the end, you will likely have a strong, independent woman who understands what it means to love and be loved.
All my best!
Love you!! Lily is lucky to have such a strong amazing beautifully mama to look up too! Miss you! ????
What a beautifully written post, I read it from the beginning to the end! I’m so pleased to read you’re well and feel confident about your decission. I totally get you, whether it’s a romantic relationship, or a friends relationship, not all of them are meant to last but they all have a purpose and teach us something to hopefully pass on to the next generations. I’m sure your beautiful baby will learn so much from her mommy!
Love from London,
Whit
http://www.whitneyswonderland.com
I also went through a horrible divorce and made the decision to make a change for me, for the better.
You are beautiful and Lilly is so precious. All things happen for a reason… remember that.
Thank you for sharing this. My ex-husband asked me for a divorce the day before Valentine’s Day and we finalized it on our 8th anniversary the next month. It was so painful and difficult to journey through, however after letting go of everyone else’s expectations of how to move through it, I made a conscious decision to not be a victim of those circumstances. I was sad, and hurt, but my gut had been screaming at me for years to admit that I was in need of drastic change and growth in my personal life, and I had instinctively known for a very long time we were growing in opposite directions. Although it was hard, I chose joy and happiness for myself, and throughout all the criticism I can undeniably admit now two months later that I have NEVER in my 34 years felt this level of peace in my life. Thank you for bringing light to the fact that breakups don’t have to be destructive and can be a powerful tool of personal growth in such a positive way. Much love to you and your daughter! She is beautiful!!