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my partner is leaving me because my mental health is once again a total mess. I do still love her so I guess that's why it feels harder to let her go but although my brain tells me it's for the best because the relationship hasn't been good for a long time my heart is telling me I wont get over it.

then there is also other complex things like how will i cope on my own with the kid and house and money and pets.

I dont even want to leave the house because of anxiety and fears so how will I walk the dog.

I cant work Because I'm not in a good state right now so there will be no money and she was the one to make sure rent and bills were paid.

all this worry is making my anxiety worse because I am panicking about the future.

I'm really not capable to manage everything.

any advice from people who have been in a similar situation?

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Trying to hold onto someone who wants to leave is not the answer.

It hurts like crazy, yes, but if you stayed together you would find your self resenting each other.

Better to let her go with loving words, then she can't say you drove her away by clinging. That said, she may find the world out there a hostile place, and want to come back. Give her the freedom to choose, they say that absence makes the heart grow fonder.

Although there is no guarantee, so don't keep on hoping . Look for a different outlet , and who knows, another person may be out there.

I guess I'm trying to say 'If you love someone, give them their freedom.'

Hope it helps,

Cheers, Midori

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