This is my first time posting here. After I had my youngest child, I realized that my husband and I are 2 completely different people. I considered leaving. But decided that I wasn't willing to work full time and sacrifice my time with my kids when they were so young. So I made a choice...I decided that I would stay with my husband for the sake of my kids. I killed myself for the last 8 years trying to make my marriage and my family work. The problem is...I'm exhausted and lonely because I'm the only one that puts the effort in. About 6 months ago I decided to grow a back bone and start getting my affairs in order so I can take my kids and leave. I want to make this as easy on my kids as possible so I think I will be ready in 4 more months. But in the meantime...I'm heartbroken. I have no one to talk to. Some days I just count down the hours until bed...so I can have a cry. I'm not sure what to do to get through the next few months. I know in my heart that I need to leave, and that it's best. I just feel so alone right now. Any thoughts on how to cope with the stress and emotions when u don't feel u can share this enormous secret with ur friends or family?