My husband left me, my daughter is gone, and he’s taking back everything he promised me
The original poster (OP) details the severe breakdown of her marriage, which has resulted in official divorce proceedings. Key figures in this situation are the OP, her now estranged husband (STBXH), her daughter, and her family.
The central event that precipitated the current crisis appears to be a video or incident involving the husband, after which the OP's family began accusing him, leading to the husband becoming completely withdrawn and emotionally distant.
Following the separation, the husband has served the OP with divorce papers, moved out, and is strictly adhering to a prenuptial agreement that leaves the OP with very little support.
The immediate aftermath includes the OP moving in with a friend, her family continuing to h***ss the husband, and her daughter attempting to intervene, leading to a restraining order and her arrest.
The OP is now facing extreme financial ins**bility, has lost contact with her daughter, and is struggling with the sudden and complete severance from her marital and family support systems.
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The OP is in a state of deep distress, having lost her husband, financial security, and contact with her daughter, all while her own family continues to complicate matters by h***ssing the ex-husband.
Her actions, including the initial sharing of the video with relatives, are now being used as justification by the husband to enact the strictest terms of their prenup and cease all financial support for both the OP and their daughter.
The core conflict is the OP's intense desire to reconcile with the man she remembers versus the reality of the man who has clearly ended the relationship due to perceived disrespect from her and her family.
The central question for consideration is whether the OP should focus on immediate survival and es**blishing boundaries, or if continuing efforts to repair the marriage, despite the husband's definitive actions and restraining orders, is a worthwhile pursuit.
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