gs9 I can only imagine what you are feeling right now. But i guess like everyone says here the divorce was over when she dropped the bomb. After all the energy you put into saving this marriage you can finally breath. Be the person you want to be , not the person she manipulated you to be. I am heading to the same road. But it feels good to forget to take out the trash and knowing their wont be a problem when i get home. The only advise i can give is to enjoy life , and be the best father you can be. Teach your children that even through sufferings one can rejoice.
It's tough to understand but sometimes sufferings is a bigger gift than joy. Through suffering comes growth, character, perseverance , blessing and the most important the experience you wouldn't have learned any other way. The experience no one can teach but ultimately the experience that gifts you with knowledge.