Cinders, My heart aches for the children who have been caught up in the mlc situation. The spouses do tend to detach themselves from the marriage early on, prior to walking out the door. They had a head start in letting go and here we are finally detaching as we walk the path.
Who knows what the future holds. Your h could remain with the ow he is currently with or he could move on to another. But, this I can promise you, he will never find another Cinders. He may attempt to compare the women who come and go in his life, but Cinders, you are a very unique lady and no one, I mean absolutely no one, can ever replace you. He may never admit it, but he will be reminded of this many times during his own life's journey.
We all have so much to be thankful for each and every day. We have each other here or the board and yes, even in real life, we have our families, friends, co-workers, etc. We are very wealthy in love and companionship of those around us. Yes, it's true, it's not the same as our spouses being w/us, but still, we know that God is always there watching over us and his love is what will protect us and see us through each and every day.
Hugs to you and your family.
Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to. The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.