DP has walked out - how best to cope with the children

[ditherydora]

my "D" P left this morning after a row. He said I would not see him again and neither would the DDs - who are 8 and 4. I have no particular reason not to believe him. I probably should have name changed but I have had too much to care.

So, if he has gone for good, how do I minimise the fall out for the kids. The youngest wont be that bothered, I think, but DD1 adores her dad.

I'm sure it was a relief. Even if it wasn't the way you wanted things to work out, it's always better to know the truth. The truth you can work with, you can make plans with the truth. With the unknown you're just grasping in the fog.

So, take some time to absorb, to settle into your new reality. You have good friends to help you. You'll see your way, I know it.

Fuck him for leaving you and the kids.

Hope you're not going to take him when he comes crawling back.

You lot are a whole load better off than that.

LP since DS was 6 months old. he's 24 now

Living without a shite man is infinitely better, for you and them. Cos these types of men always seem to have a reason to offload onto you with their problems. Your kids will have to deal with the fall-out.

Who needs it. Really.........

What a manipulative bastard he is! fuck him, seriously. Hold your head up high and focus on just getting through this next bit. You will be ok, more than ok, you will thrive away from this shitty man child.

for you. Have faith in yourself, you've got this.