Big life update

I have a big life update for you that may come as a surprise. At the end of last year, Sara and I decided to end our romantic relationship.

That may sound like an odd way of phrasing that. Most of us are used to terms like "separated" and "divorced." But the reality is that we are not separated, at least not in the usual sense. We still live together, raise our kids together, and hope to do so in some configuration for the foreseeable future.

Though we eventually came to realize that we are not the right fit for each other in that way, we still love each other and consider each other family. Our hope is to create as loving and stable an environment as possible for our kids and to lean into the idea that families come in many different shapes and sizes.

For months now, I have not mentioned this here, as we wanted to give each other and our kids time to settle into this new normal. But now feels like the right time. It feels important to be transparent and open with you all about what's happening in my life.

For anyone who might be concerned, this has definitely been a difficult and sad transition. Some days have been rough. And, it also feels right. I am doing well, have so many things in my life that inspire and fulfill me, and have many loved ones in my life supporting me.

Love,
Peter

Peter Schulte Leadership coach Bellingham WA USA About | Instagram | Donate