Thanks Rick and itm I needed to hear that. Thank you so much.
Just had a session with my shrink who thinks I am taking too much responsiblity for this. He thinks this is more about my h then about me or our relationship. That is reassuring but it doesn't make the pain go away.
Below is our proposed response to h separation agreement
I have received your letter of February 12.
I should initially note that I do not agree that this course of action which breaks up the family unit of children of such tender ages of 1 1/2 and 3 1/2 , can possibly be in D3 and d1 best interest. However, we will accept H decision, and keeping the children as our first priority, will endeavor to negotiate an amicable agreement.
Bklyn has to her credit committed to take the steps necessary to address some of the issues H said contributed to his decision to leave the family. We urge your client to consider entering into some marriage counseling before this drastic decision that will have serious and permanent repercussions on D3 and d1 becomes final. .
We propose that we hold everything in abeyance for 10 months. If counseling is unsuccessful rather then a separation agreement, we will agree to an immediate divorce. At least the girls will know when they grow older that the parents made an effort to keep the family together..
If H does not agree to counseling then please give me 7-10 days to give you a formal response.
---- M 39 H 35 D5,D4 M 4 T 9 ILYBNILWY 5/18/11 Left 7/11/11 Divorced 12/1/13