So glad you have such a support system. I think one of my biggest mistakes was trying to hide our separation and D from everyone. In hindsight I know why I did it, because I wasn't DONE and hoped if we could fix things that nobody would ever have to know...it was six months after he moved out before I told anyone other than my mom and sisters. For real! What was I thinking! So having support up front is great.
Good luck at your attorney meeting. I had a great one. Very nice and calming during our first meeting but also let me know he could turn on the 'bad cop' persona if my ex got out of line...
Madison is lucky to have two great guys living there...