Bf leaving- facing life as a single parent

[Dexter2012]

Previously posted about problems been having with relationship. Am well used to surviving disastrous relationships but have kids now and don't want to screw them up with this dysfunctional situation. How's the best way to split up amicably. Kids are 8mths and 2yrs.

At those ages, they will accept the world as you present it. If everything appears normal and you appear the same as usual, that's what they'll run with. As long as they have a stable routine, care, love and feel secure they will be quite happy with the idea of Dad being under a different roof. A 2yo might have some questions which you answer as honestly as is age appropriate. The things to avoid are excessive disruption to their routine, unpredictability/false promises and witnessing hostility. I'm sure they'll be fine.

No practical advise but I want you to know you're not the only one going through this. ExP left yesterday. Will be comeing to see DS later. Dreading it. Not stopped sobbing since he went.

www.mumsnet.com/relationships/how-to-tell-children-about-divorce

Some good advice in this Section with further links you may find useful. And also information from MNers who've sadly been through it in Divorce/Separation threads.

For DCs it can be a confusing time so cut them some slack for extra 'challenging' behaviour or reversion to babyish clinginess and neediness.

You are their rock but you also need support so any chance you get reach out and talk to someone.

Is good to know I am not alone it's happened so fast it doesn't feel real.