It is nice to see an update from you. To see how much clearly you are seeing things. It is interesting how many subtle clues and slowly ramped behaviours we don’t notice when we were living day to day with our MLCer.
Time apart, does bring clarity. For children as well. Be the safe and secure parent, the one they can always count on. Mom’s behaviours and differences from you, and who she was, and is, in their minds, takes time to acknowledge, reconcile, and accept. Takes time to forgive.
Stay strong and stable. Deal with this the best you can - for all of you.
DnJ
Feelings are fleeting. Be better, not bitter. Love the person, forgive the sin.