MLCers disappear from your lives because they feel pressure and they need to get the f*ck away...AS FAR AS POSSIBLE. You need to be prepared that this will go on for months and months...possibly years. I've posted my MLC experience over in the MLC forum if you wish to read up some about it.
Keep up with your GAL activities and keeping the focus on the kids. They're helpful in detaching from the MLCer.