When the bomb first dropped and H left it sent us all spinning. I found as I gained my footing the kids settled down too. That's when I realized how I coped with the sitch was so important. My kids (Ds) were looking to me for leadership.
As I found answers to why their dad was doing what he was doing I shared with them and answered their questions as best I could appropriate to age. We have processed this together.
D11 talked to the school psychologist a couple of times at my request just to 'take her temperature' and she reported back to me that D is strong and has a good grasp of the sitch.
I continue to monitor and would not hesitate to seek a counselor if a problem develops.
