Watts, I'm so sorry you went through that. I love their logic "I still love you, I'll always protect you." Yet, they choose to hurt us. It's crazy talk!
It sounds like you handled the situation really well. I would have put my foot down about the kids too. They need to come first. You go girl!
Detach and keep working on finding your own happiness.
Me: 30 H: 35 M: 5 years S2 Signs of MLC started Feb 2014 BD - PA July 2014 Piecing/reconciling late July 2014