I have learned lately this is most true. We teach our kids by example.
Once I got strong, my kids changed so much.
Unconsciously will influence how our kids will react and feel.
The last time my RAH left, I was completely done.
There were no tears - nothing - just quiet
I sat the kids down - and said we can't him back again. There was no crying, they were sad but nothing in comparison to the past episodes.
(BTW He is their step-dad, but he was/is their full time father.)
We hugged, they asked what's for dinner and we went about our lives.
There were things that crept up, but I dealt with very calmly, I smiled and everything was fine. And best part is I actually felt that way that way too.