i too have children the ages of yours. I choose to leave and will never be forgiven by him. My children love me but are very hurt . What ever the circumstances that led to this, i do know this. Children always need both of their parents. And there is life after divorce. You can have a relationship with yourself and your children that is positive. It must be very hard mentally to be in your situation. I believe women should support other women and help them become stronger and love themselves. I struggle with my daughters attitude towards me and my circumstances as well. That is why I found your post. I am getting better slowly but surely, but noone knows the depths of my pain, so I know how you feel kinda. It is never hopeless no matter how it appears now in the present. You are welcome to email me at amykris810@aol.com if you need someone to talk to. I have never answered a post lol but yours echoed my pain and honestly i am going to fight forward and be strong. I could use a friend myself in this situation. Especially with the way my daughter treats me. Having gone through this for three years now maby I can help.

My professional husband basically made me leave our home he said he nor the 2 teenagers (1 in college and the other 16 yrs old both honor students) wanted me in the house. It was a terrible arrangement. The yelling and verbal abuse took its toll on me and I agreed to leave only for the children. I wanted the children to be able to stay in their home. My husband has brainwashed them (and the rest of my family) and my children will not even talk to me. I have tried email, letters phone calls etc. This has been going on for months. I am at a loss. I know that divorce is inevitable but I only want my children. Any suggestions. One last thing, he is a professional with money. I only have the allowance he gives me.