I remember feeling the same way when XH lived at home
I would pace at night looking out windows wondering if he was coming home-I could not sleep or eat for months
Once he moved, the energy in my house changed-
yes it was hard when he visited and left, but in general I remember it being better for all of us
The kids are confused but soon adjust they hear what we tell them I use to say Dad is a good man and loves them very much Sometimes people have crises and the key is to seek help if you need it
My kids have fully let their dad go They are well adjusted in school and seem to choose the right way No talk of him hardly ever-sometimes we pray for him
yes they may have issues around abandonment-but hopefully they can work through it I always reminded them when it still hurt, it was never about them, not their fault not their issue to help him..he has to do it alone
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