Recently separated from alcoholic husband and have had children living with me 100% because he had a small breakdown when I left (think lying in bed all day and not moving/speaking). While hard work at the time, I've really enjoyed it being just me and the kids in our new house.
He is finally well enough to have them 50% and last night was their first night with him. I'm struggling tbh. I made dinner, I went for a walk, I watched a lot of my favourite telly, I cleaned bathrooms, I did some extra work. I just really miss them (well as much as one can miss smelly grumpy teens/near-teens). I'm not lonely (hell, I love my own company) but it is harder than I thought to not be able to poke my head in and see them there mouldering in their rooms. I've been on holiday without them but this is a new experience.
Please advise on how you got through the early days of living separately and what worked best for you in terms of distraction/happy new pursuits - thanks.