Unfortunately, my parents live between 3 and 4 hours away (depending on traffic) so that doesn't help too much. Fortunately, I work from home, and the oldest 2 are in school at least some part of the day, so my W gets a break now and then during the day because she can leave them home with me. I agree, however, that she really needs a BREAK - a while away from the kids.
I do think the C is pretty good - at least not destructive - but I do wish she was going to someone more structured or proactive. On the other hand, at least she is going, and maybe she would just run from someone more aggressive.
Me 42, W 39, S8, S6, S2 M 11y, A & ILYBNILWY 11/08 Walking away from a bad situation.
