I can feel where you are at you have been with this man since you were 16? you have grown up together , I met my W when I was 18 and I think we moved in together when I was 20 thats 27 years together , its real tough letting go but its all we can do. I woke up a few days ago and could not stop crying , it happens to all of us . despite all that we must embrace our new lives and squeeze every bit of good stuff from each day that we can. I have said it before look for joy from where you can , it may be a smile from one of the kids or watching a sunset . I wnated to grow old with my W but I cant force her to have the same dream , you are in the same spot your life may not be as planned but make the best of it.