She will miss the heck out of the kids and feel guilt that is of her own making, not yours. She will be lonely.
And she'll miss the dog too. What you've described is kind of what I'm anticipating if she does leave. There is no local OM, I'd seriously know about it. She doesn't get out much. She has one girlfriend who won't be a real good influence, but that woman has her own life and kid to worry about. She's not a 24/7 companion.
Plus, I want the kids. I'm the more consistent, focused parent anyway. I guess that by being away, she'll avoid seeing their pain and anguish on a day-in, day-out basis, and that would suck for me while she lives in her happy fantasy.
I really don't think she has thought any of this through, and she admits to being conflicted. This is not the mom or person she aspires to be.
