lwb: I walked around for at least 5 years thinking "I can't believe this is happening to me". Ex said the same thing "The kids will bounce back". Nothing could be further from the truth. Take some comfort in the fact that your kids are young. In my experience - it seems to be harder when they are teens as mine were. But that is just my perspective.

My ex said up until the end "I never wanted a divorce". Ahem - so that is why he ran around, cheated and lied. Moved in with maggot. Never looked back. No - he should have said "I never wanted to PAY for a divorce". I filed. I paid for the divorce. In hindsite - it was the best gift I could have given myself.

When this is behind you - you will realize how freeing it is to be yourself. Be the sole parent at home (yes, it CAN be a gift) and to answer to no one. I love it!

Barb