It took a long time but I clearly see my exw was not worth fighting for after all.
You were right. I don't regret doing things the way that I did, and you may also have been right about me being able to turn things around back months ago, but now I'm glad I didn't because it was all lies. From the beginning. The EA was a PA before the BD even happened. She lied about that. She did break it off with him, but now they're back. She is taking a trip back down there and is supposed to be meeting him for a week of fun. She left her chat with him open on her computer for anyone to see. All kinds of good stuff in there. So that's that. I found a local family law attorney with good reviews and Monday I'll set up an appointment. Time to move on. Thank you everyone for your help, I definitely did grow a lot and I'll make it through this.
Sorry man that you had to find out that way. Unfortunately these situations are so predictable and the only way to handle them is tough love. 95% of these situations ain’t worth saving and even if you do you have to sleep with one eye open for the rest of your life. Keep learning, keep growing and you will be fine!