Surfer- sorry about your tough times. I think it was good to spend extra time with your kids. It's your decision and don't worry about her benefiting. Just think about you and your kids benefiting. I do understand the internal conflict though. Don't beat yourself up about the pursuit; we've all done/do it. I can't imagine missing a gathering of in-law relatives...
- m and ww in 30s - s4 - m 11 yrs, t12 -ilybinilwy ~5/16 + request for OM - bd 7/16, confirm ea and strongly suspected pa - 9/16 ww claimed to have broken contact with om