It's so hard for us to accept that he chooses to miss things that never can be repeated. We know this is not him. We understand he doesn't have control over some of the things he's thinking. But, that doesn't make it hurt less. I don't know what will happen if he misses the entire school year, I don't know if my Ds will be able to forgive him. It will be a very sad situation for all of us.
My older daughter is away at college. She is having a very difficult time as well. She is so stressed. My H just complicates and makes everything worse for them. I think they both fell horrible about the thoughts they have about their Dad.
I hope for all of us, you and your family included, see an end to this soon, with our Hs returning home realizing what huge mistakes they've made.