Letting go, really hurts (Smothy 9)

[Huddy]

To answer your last question, yes, he most certainly is! It's funny, they want to get rid of you, but somehow, want you to still be there for them.

Whilst I realise that it'll be difficult for your kids, I would tell them now. It sometimes help the WAS realise the damage they are inflicting(prepares to be shot down in flames!).