A long time coming

After many agonizing years, Marshall and I have agreed to amicably separate and divorce, putting the needs of the children first, always. We have had many referrals to therapists for the kids, and we are proceeding there. Marshall will be finding his own 2 bedroom place nearby, and he'll have his aunt with him there.

While this makes everyone in our house very sad, there's no denying that it is our only choice. I'm totally heartened by the fact that Marshall wants to avoid conflict over the divorce and custodial arrangements - we've agreed we're going to try with a mediator first.

Neither of us is planning to leave the community. We just don't see the need.