None of us ever wanted or dreamed of being in this situation but now that we're here we have to make the best of it. We are in control of how we act and what our relationship is with our kids.
When you have your kids put 100% into them and be the best parent you can be. I read the same book early on but it doesn't mean it's the way it has to be.
Rise above the fear and the negatives and maybe this new reality won't be near as bad as we feared.
Personality is who the world sees, character is who you are