I just realised I'm a selfish mother. My husband had several affairs, none I knew about until after we separated. The first one I found out about after my daughter was born. We stayed together and decided to have a second child who we both wanted. He left when my son was 6 months old. I feel guilty for the life my son has. My wish for another child overtook any thoughts about what his life would be like with a distant father. He only sees him twice a month because his dad refuses to make time for him and puts himself first. His dad doesn't see him because he moved away to be closer to his work and girlfriend. I do everything to try to make up for his lack of having a hands on dad, rugby, football etc and my partner is great with him. But I feel sad and hate the life that I've given him being without his dad. He doesn't deserve to be shunned the way he is. I'm really worried about the effects this will have on hi. And his future relationships as he's never remembered his dad being here he has no concept of what a family is. I'd like to hear from anyone who's been through this or has an older son who can tell me what their mum's did to make it better for them. I want to make his childhood as happy as possible. My son is 6.
thank you to anyone who can help.