Should I ask her to move out?

[Mileus]

She has issues. Why did her first M break up, do you know? There is a pattern. Yes, she should move out and yes, all the kids should know as they are old enough. Be diplomatic, but firm on your assertion that you should not be together if she is with OM and that is what she wants.

Sigh. I knew that. It just seems so permanent. Her first M broke up because he was abusive. I have been the Dad for 14 years. I don't have plans to stop. I won't put my kids through another father leaving. If anything, this has brought us closer. My oldest both know and we hugged and cried and they are glad to still have a home.

My youngest is Autistic and I'm not sure how he will react. We've worked really hard to get him mainstreamed (2 years of real classes now and a B student (So proud of him)) and I would be devastated if he backslid. I might try to hide it from him til the summer. He'll notice she's gone a lot, but for now he thinks it just work.

Thanks for your reply. It helps just knowing people are listening.

Taking care of my kids, taking care of myself.