It is hard on the kids for a time..they adjust maybe in time they will seek therapy to sort it all out I always told my kids and still do if it ever comes up that dad got sick..never had a thing to do with them..
I believe MLC is real maybe some people transition easier than others to different stages of life some people may feel off and go to therapy then there are the MLCers ....for whatever reason, unresolved issues from childhood may tip them over the line..some people minds snap ..life is stressful and without good coping skills well who knows what can be the MLCer suddenly reverts back to an age where maybe responsibility is not there they can play, drink, spend, have affair whatever- they can't see future consequences just like a teen or young adult may take wild chances ...everyone pays for their bad choices even teens may lose lots of opportunities for wrong decisions
As you let go, and take care of you, you will get stronger the kids will see that so you become an example to them of how to navigate thru crises
Hang in
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