Originally Posted by
lillamy 
I cried when I read your post. Both because I could feel your fear and because your kids had to witness that and also because, my friend, the worst is OVER.
It is.
Me too, I bawled like a baby. I *hate* that you had to go through this hell, and **hate** it 10x more that your girls had to see it all, but it has finally happened... he has outted HIMSELF.
It may very well provide a turning point for your kids too - this isn't subtle like so many of his other manipulations & abuses... this time he gave them something much more tangible to "fix" & it may very well be what helps them heal the whole ball of wax inside. At the same time, you showed them such a beautiful example by protecting yourself & them - they will ALWAYS remember that as The Day That Mom Broke The Cycle.
(((BUG HUGS))) your way today!!