Gordie,
I desagree on one thing and one thing only. The kids..

What kind of role model will she be?
What do you think will happen in their minds. When it comes to your kids, think future. She is totally uncapable of discipline towards herself. How will this affect your children? Joint custody is fine but there is a difference between being the one responsable for the most part of their days and the one having visitations. And by reading tour story, your children will be neglected by her or they will be babysat alot for as long as replay is in. Then, think of the depression stage? What about the withdrawl?

Children are the MOST important thing to me. I beleuve they should be with you.

Please think hard and long about this..

Take care of yourself and your kids!