MK - I think you took the higher road for sure. Even though this is the most difficult of times, you have a child to think of. Even tho she is only 3, you and your STXW are setting the journey for her as an adult. It shows you both as examples of good parenting and how you can work together even thru such adversity. And, it shows actions to your W as well.
At some point, you have to not care what anyone else thinks and do what's right for your situation. Of course not all will agree, but have they walked in your shoes? It's so easy to talk the talk, but when you actually walk the walk, what you thought you'd do and what you do can change. Bitterness, resentment etc. is only a detriment to you and your progress.
D doesn't have to mean the end with you and your W.
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M: 48, H: 42 Kids: 0 T: 20 yrs M: 16 yrs. (H's 1st, my 2nd) WAS/MLC: 12/7/09-I'm not the wife HE deserved Came home per L: 12/26/09, Left again: 2/6/10 Served: 10/21/10, D FINAL: 6/15/11