You will know when you have had enough, there is no time that is too short or too long - it is what is right for you.
As for hope, I think there is always hope until you can't handle it anymore and close the door for the good. She may not see your changes right now, she will see them when she is ready. Will it be too late? I have no idea.
Hang in there, it sounds like your children are very lucky to have you.
M 46 H 44 D 12 S 8 M 9 T 11 BD 2/15/13 "Makes sense to stay together" 5/12/13 Agree we are 'healing' 7/13 Definitely Piecing 9/13
