Tl2 Just read your situation. I feel for you and your boys. Your story is very similar to mine. My W too had an episode where she took off for a short while 10 years ago. The only PA I know of. She neglected my D's 100% came back crying , begging etc . We got back together and swept it under the rug as a baby blues type thing.
After that we had the perfect marriage. Many happy years until may of this year.
She's gone again. Neglected the girls worse 13-15. Hasn't seen to them in over 60days. Small text message to them here and there about them owing it to her to respect her.
I'm in total NC. We are in mediation heading for divorce. I changed he's reasons to adultery in order to get it off her checklist of things to de in order to have her freedom. She met a guy last month and is living with him.
I am open and honest about it to my D's . They deserve that much. I am strong for them and keeping our lives moving . W has her journey to do . Where she ends up .... We will then decide if we want her back.
W also told me the last 10years was fake... All for the D's happiness.
M51 XW43 (38 at bd) BD1 MAY 30 2015 BD2 JUNE 25 2015 by text moved out Aug 2 2015 left both Daughters 13 and 15 (now 18-20) Her divorce Final July 26 2016 Last time she saw her kids Aug 2 2015