Ah Gordie, I am sorry you have to go through this.

My 2c worth echoes the advice to not side with your W. Validate to her. Speak individually to your kids if their behavior is unacceptable. But don't form a team with W. She left team Gordie. If you do discuss your kids disrespectful behavior with them, use the conversation to validate their own issues. They are not wrong in what they are doing, but not right in how they are doing it, if you understand the difference. Speak to them.about what they feel and think.

I am delighted to hear that you are eager to embrace the next chapter of your life. Survive this shhittyyy phase, start living fully and before you know it you will THRIVE.

Best wishes


R 25 years
M 14 years
S11 & S13
Working on it alone since Oct 2014
M in trouble a lot earlier (~2 years)
Feb 2016. 1st R chat in a yr.
Next R chat Aug'17
Still together