They do have periods of clarity and then bounce back into the depressive fog. As for therapists and counselors...they do not understand MLC. Many times the MLCer will lie and the professionals will believe their tales of woe. Also, the MLCer will pick and choose what they hear from the conversations that the professionals have w/them.
As for your children, speak to your attorney. He/she can advise you as to what you can ask for in the way of keeping the OM away from them.
Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to. The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.
