Kevin -

Its important that you answer this... why did you NOT follow through with getting your little girls counseling? I find it hard to believe it has to do with money because almost each day you post how you go out to eat, or, at the very least you go out to eat multiple times a week. Did you think somehow your girls would be okay over time. Especially when they saw you fall apart as you did in front of them many times by saying things that were not really appropriate.

IMO your daughter wanting to be home schooled is just another way for her to withdraw from "real life" which is a very telling sign. It is also my opinion that its a ploy to try and get you and your W back together because she knows one parent would need to stay home.

You bailed on counseling but dont bail on your kids urgent need to go to counseling ASAP. Work on this with right now and get them an appt early next week no matter what you have to do. Or, put your tail between your legs and call the C you saw and see if has a resource for your kids.

They are in a vulnerable position with a ton of change and at the age where things start getting confusing (puberty, the "tween" years) and they are still very formative. Do right by them and do it now!