My dad told my brothers and I about their divorce when we were in our 20's and my little bro was in high school. It ripped us the biggest hole in our hearts.
I've spoken to lots of folks whose parents are divorced or divorced later in life. And they were still extremely bothered and upset by it. For those to say they'll be fine. I give them the finger. They don't know or they chose to ignore it all together. Kids are resilient. BUT it still hurts to seem them in pain.
I love my step mom but still wish that my mom and dad could be up here with their grand kids like "normal" grandparents do. But I know that is not going to happen. Just a few years ago, my dad had the marriage annulled and even then it cut like a hot knife through butter.
So yes, the bomb will go as planned, but it's still a big blow to the kids. The look on my kids faces was undescribable and still hurts till this day. If I could turn back time...
My prayers are with you, Mrs. SP and those kids.
Me - 39 W - 39 D - 11 D - 8 S - 5 Served - 04/14/09 Temporary Court Orders - 04/27/09
Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.