Fwiw, I think the kids are going to feel responsible for us regardless, because they love us and want to comfort us.
My youngest is still protective of me, even though I'm just fine. The other day she got upset because Mr P asked something about me. It was a legitimate question, wasn't ill-intentioned in any way, he's just not allowed to talk about me, period, in her mind. She and I had a talk about it, she cried a little and said she didn't think it was right that Mr P had left me after 26 years together. I told her I didn't like it either but that I had a good life, that we had a good life as a family. She knows that, but it still bothers her after 18 months. Hugs for you, (((Grl)))
