(((Lea))) It's so tough. I've had the luxury of developing a coparenting R with stbxh without an OW being directly involved - I know it would be much harder for me in that case.

I hope that you can read Gypsy's post and really reflect on it. She speaks the truth. You have a huge opportunity to relieve your own suffering by continuing down the path of emotional divorce and acceptance.

Your anger towards OW is totally understandable and justified. But at this point she is part of your children's lives. What is best for the children here? For my children, I feel that once there is someone serious in stbxh's life, she will potentially be another person in their lives who care about them and support their well being. She will also buffer stbxh's rough edges and provide some balance when my children are with him. Will I have my own triggers and baggage to deal with? Yes. But I always strive to keep my actions and intent in line with what's good for my children.

I know you care for your children too, more than anything. Take care of yourself.


me: 42 | STBXH: 41 | T: 18 | M: 10 | separation: Jan 3, 2010 | they deserve better: S7 & D4
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