ALJ, You are in the right place for support, encouragement, and some great advise. Have you read DB or DR? They are so helpful. I am sorry for what you are going through and for how hard this must be for you and your kids. Take care of yourself, do something for yourself, and focus on you and the kids right now. And, read, make goals, talk to others going through similar things here on the boards. My H has been out of the house for a year and it has been a roller coaster, so I know detaching is a very difficult thing, but finding your own emotional stability is key.