Down and Christine
I really feel your pain. That must be so incredibly hard to deal with everyday of your life. Without a husband toi help too! I'm worried about that happening too. I tell my stbx that he will need to be a "father" too not just a disney dad - just for this reason. I worry as I can tell they are back-talking me more now than ever before. I wonder is this all it will be or will it get worse? I am trying to spend more time with them and I talkerd to them and explained that when their dad moves out then they will have to have alot more responsiblility. they both said they are ok with that. One opf them I even taught to make macs n cheese last nite. we had a good time.

I am extremely fearful that once their dad leaves and they get a little older that it all may "hit the fan!" I sure don't know what I would do. I think tough love may be the way to go.

So obviously I have no words of advice - just know their are others out here rooting for you both.