Will they be ok?

I have decided to leave my husband. I have two kids with him 4 and 6. My only experience of things like this is that this will be life crushing for my kids.

He wasn’t physically abusive but he is an alcoholic. He lost three jobs in the last 9 months and has been hiding his drinking during this time. We’ve been together 8 years.

I’ve been knowing this is coming for a while. During some very hard times in our life he wasn’t able to be there for us and has not been able to keep himself healthy or mentally well for our kids. Our last straw was not being able to make rent this last week.

Tell me, are my kids going to be ok? Have I just signed them up for a life of brokenness?

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Why did you leave the kids with him?

Left an abusive relationship under similar circumstances. Kids were the same age as yours. It was hard at first . That was 10 years ago, & they are in no contact with him. You will make it, they will be okay, you guys emotional well being, peace of mind & stability are worth making a move that’s best for all of you.

I take it that you mean you have taken your children with you are asking if they will be okay long term. If so, it is likely that they will be. Kids are resilient. If you are worried about it you could try therapy to help them cope (I personally would recommend play therapy for that age). It is often better to leave a dangerous situation than try to stay for the kids. They can sense the tension and often overhear what they shouldn’t.

My kids were 2 and 5 when me and my ex-husband got divorced the younger on doesnt talk about if she remembers it or not but my older one she talks about it frequently. I think it all depends on age and delivery of the news.

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