I'm was glad to read in your post that you're managing to hold it together in this very trying time. That shows real strength of character. I think you're doing absolutely brilliant in the way you're handling things with your kids and your sitch in general.
It was no problem at all for me to share that snippet of my childhood with you. To be honest, I know I was very upset at the time but I don't look back on it as a particularly painful period in my life. I got over it and it must have contributed in some way to the person I've become. I'll try and explain a bit further. My dad was away from home a lot for work during my childhood. He was making good money though and we wanted for nothing in life. In fact, I would go so far as to say we were a bit spoiled. That all changed when we moved out to live with my mum though. She didn't have the money my dad did and he only provided as much as the law required him to. My mum had to get out and get more jobs to support us and she did fantastically. In fact, she flourished and I'm proud of her for her achievements to this day. We were no longer spoiled though and I think that would have improved me in my development.
I just tell that story to let you know PM that it is possible to basically bring up children on your own and still have them turn out well. Obviously, my M aside! We'll not go in to that one here though! LOL.
Keep smiling PM. You really are doing well and will continue to do well I'm sure. In fact, use this as an opportunity to flourish! Your kids will one day look back and thank you for their success. Keep that thought in mind.
Kev
Me: 32, Wife: 22 Son: 2 Married: 2 years Separated: January 5th 2009
Sometimes you have to become lost before you can find yourself.
