Hi,Dagny!

Interested in reading your story as our kids are similar ages. No OW yet, though our H`s sound similar insofar as lying and being out of touch with reality is concerned.

I like Mishka`s way of confronting your(and my) greatest fears.

Sounds like your H really picked up a prize(not!) with OW and that she may very quickly become one of his greatest teachers when it comes to his understanding of all he has left behind.

Let him take her to thanksgiving. After the intro she got with your kids already, I bet she`s dreading it.

In fact let him. Period. He`s got a shovel in his hand and is determined to dig his own grave.

Keep focussed on you.

And yes, I KNOW how hard that it-esp with the fears and sheer mental exhaustion from all the changes.

I came back to DB boards recently too. Because I thought, briefly and mistakenly, I could still find a way to keep us together as a family.

But I realise I still need all of the DB principles for me anyhow.

Hang on in there, girl.You are a rock for your kids right now. From you, they will learn to be strong, and embrace life.