Matilda, I have been talking to my H about the things that have been happening to you. It sure gave him something to think about (something I don't think he ever really had before) when I told him that your S's knew about their dad's infidelity. I had mentioned to him before that I never told anyone about the A because I knew that the boys would lose respect for him but I don't think it really sunk in at the time. I think when I told him that your H's boys knew it really hit him..the look on his face was very inlightening!

I admire your S's for talking to their dad that way and telling him just how they feel. It's too bad that your H had to hear that they have lost respect for him but it also had to make him feel good to know that they still love him and are there for him. I admire the fact that he is seeking the help he so desperately needs. It sounds like this time he is totally and completely committed to you,your children and your R!!! I am so happy for you and I pray every night that things continue to move forward for you and your family!! You deserve all the happiness in the world!!

You "hung in there" for him when a lot of women would have said "that's enough,I quit"!! I admire you for that!! I hope that your H realizes what a treasure he has in you!! I know your children respect and admire you and I know that they realize just what "real love" is all about from seeing how you have handled everything you have had to go through!

Your friend, Pat