I need to reorganize my life.

It’s been almost 3 months when my husband and I got physically separated after the domestic violence that happened last December of 2010. I’m not here to shout it out and tell the world that I was punched in the face, dragged, tossed around, and kicked like a damp rag until my face was bloated and my arms were full of bruises. I’m not proud of it. I understood very well his reason why he got mad and tried to explain to him, but hitting me was just out of question. I’m about to file an annulment case and I’m just waiting for an appointment with the attorney to fully discuss about the case.

Based on the first discussion with the attorney, domestic violence is not a valid ground for annulment but only for separation, which means I would still be married and would carry his last name. I didn’t want that and he understood. I was forewarned though that it might take at least 2 years or more for the processing of an annulment case. I am willing to wait.

So while waiting, we agreed on one thing: There would be visitations – for the kid. I don’t really mind him seeing our kid since technically the kid’s also his. I understand that he still has the rights to see our kid so I’m quite lenient on that, as long as it is within our premises.

So what happened to me after? My dad told me to resign from my graveyard shift work and just stay home and help him with the family business. Told me that he’d provide me monthly allowances for my baby and my own expenses. I also have a very small sari-sari store and loading station for additional income. I’m coming back to the blogosphere hoping to start building a good blog again and gain some income out of it as well (fingers crossed).

So there, yes, I’m now officially a SAHM / WAHM.