Thanks so much Pink, I think any father would do what I am doing. My kids are my life and all I've ever wanted was for them to be happy. It's very tough seeing them so upset now and it seems to be getting harder for them.
Re OM, she met him when she started volunteering at an animal shelter. He has a serious drink problem and is bi-polar. He was abused as a child by his father and was married before. He has tried to commit suicide twice in the last two years over his ex wife and is not someone who W would normally have dealings with.
Re her behaviour, she started going through the menopause about two years ago and I had a kidney transplant that was very traumatic for us all. Also when she started volunteering she was mixing with alot of younger people which seemed to appeal to her.
Re the L/C, W has said a couple of times that she wanted to go but never does.
Pink, it is hard for me because I loved her and to see what she is doing to the kids is very hard. When she is crying on the phone and telling me that her new life is sh1t, it's so hard not to try to help. I am learning to cope but I don't think my children are dealing with the sitch very well.
Thanks for your kind words, they mean alot. I wish my W had half of what you ladies are prepared to give for your M.