I respect your decision about your daughter. I never did tell my S10 (he's 11 now), and it was a few months before I told S14. I like what you said about if she ever asks you, you will be honest with her. If you're not already doing so, you may also want to ask her frequently "Is there anything you want to talk about?" or "anything you want to ask me?" Try to get her to stay communicative with you, and ALWAYS tell her that this is not her fault!!!
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Feels stupid that I have to think things through first. You know, it not being instinct. Maybe over time.
I don't think this is stupid at all. I think it is WISDOM. If you read Proverbs, it is full of passages about planning and doing things orderly. This time is a very EMOTIONAL time for you, and the more you can remove yourself from the emotion and the drama, and plan out your moves, the better it will be for you and your family.
You've really grown this past week, my friend. I KNOW it's painful, but God is doing a work in you, that will be good, regardless.
