Gekko, very sorry you're going through this. Telling the kids is one of the toughest parts to be sure. I had the same feeling of "how in the world did we end up here" during that convo. Who would put their kids through something like that? My gosh I would have cut off my own arm with a rusty knife before subjecting my kids to a divorce if it were up to me. But it wasn't, and likewise for you this is all your W's doing. So be proud that you have done what you could to stand for your M and for your kids. Always conduct yourself with dignity and respect and your kids will love you for it forever.