Update - When a parent moves out...
This past weekend my partner of almost 20yrs moved out. It was inevitable, with divorce the long term goal, and it was time. We lived as roommates for 6mos and the decision was made for the next step to happen. He moved over Friday/Saturday.
The girls and I are fine, learning our new dynamic one day at a time, doing what we can, when we can.
Drama seems to be the status quo at the moment (stages of grief, you annoy me) but I'm confident it'll start to wind down, little by little, with the passage of time.
We were clear in our intentions from day one. I've had a long talk with both girls to allay fears and answer questions.
He's moved to Tacoma and we've stayed in the house. I'm anticipating it'll work well in the long run.
I'm ever thankful for my "babysitters" who are helping me while I work so the girls are able to be supervised and not become latchkey children at the same time they are adjusting. They are all wonderful (Three different families) and really work to support them and reflect the idea that it takes a village. They make me want to cry with their thoughfulness and compassion.
That's it for now. Have questions? Please ask... easier than going into great lengthy detail.
The girls and I are fine, learning our new dynamic one day at a time, doing what we can, when we can.
Drama seems to be the status quo at the moment (stages of grief, you annoy me) but I'm confident it'll start to wind down, little by little, with the passage of time.
We were clear in our intentions from day one. I've had a long talk with both girls to allay fears and answer questions.
He's moved to Tacoma and we've stayed in the house. I'm anticipating it'll work well in the long run.
I'm ever thankful for my "babysitters" who are helping me while I work so the girls are able to be supervised and not become latchkey children at the same time they are adjusting. They are all wonderful (Three different families) and really work to support them and reflect the idea that it takes a village. They make me want to cry with their thoughfulness and compassion.
That's it for now. Have questions? Please ask... easier than going into great lengthy detail.