Kids after the Affair

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After An Affair – Watching the Kids

by Jewels July 9, 2011

Raising kids after an affair can be tough especially during the first few months. Just finding out about infidelity in marriage is emotionally draining; to raise kids at the same time is difficult. One of the hardest parts for me personally was crying all day, finally calming down enough to go to sleep, only to [...]

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Cheating Husband and Young Kids

by Jewels January 21, 2011

Cheating ruins families. Everyone involved gets hurt, and one of the hardest impacts for me was my two small kids, who are now 4 and 1.5 years old. I have moved out into an apartment, and we take turns watching the kids (literally switch every day and every other weekend). I know that might seem [...]

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After the Affair – Time to Move Out of the House

by Jewels October 31, 2010

In the next two weeks, I am moving out of my house into an apartment.  My mom and sister are flying in town tomorrow to help me move this week.   It’s really bitter sweet, especially because I have kids. I know they are going to be so confused in the coming months, not understanding why [...]

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Cheating Husband and Mom – THANK YOU (to the moms)!!

by Jewels May 9, 2010

Today is Mother’s Day; I would like to say Happy Mother’s Day to all, but especially to those moms that also have husbands who cheated/cheat. There are so many situations that put additional dynamics to cheating, and having kids is one of them (And since it is mother’s day, I will talk this one). There [...]

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Kids and Cheating Just Don’t Mix!

by Jewels February 17, 2010

When you have young kids in such an environment of pain and sadness caused by cheating, it is really hard. Sometimes, I find myself getting way too frustrated at my kids, and really I am frustrated with my own situation. Kids are so young and innocent; they don’t know such pain, so it is hard [...]

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Is My Cheating Spouse Worth the Help??

by Jewels December 15, 2009

I am a little frustrated today with the affair. I know I have to eventually make a decision about my cheating spouse and I am in denial, trying not to think about it, but it keeps popping up. As you know, my husband and I still live in the same house. I really want to [...]

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Childhood Upbringing and My Cheating Spouse – The Connection

by Jewels November 22, 2009

I was reading a book today called Toddler 411 because I need some advice on controlling my 3 year old daughter. One thing that they mentioned really made me think about my cheating spouse and my past relationships. The author stated that it is not really ideal to be raised in an environment where the [...]

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Infidelity and the Fear of Being A Single Parent

by Jewels September 24, 2009

Infidelity has caused me to want to leave the marriage, and I am really, really dreading being a single parent. Ok, I am actually scared. Yes, my husband cheated, and I still can’t get over it, but the thought of raising two kids on my own is overwhelming. You see, I am not one of [...]

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Infidelity, Kids, and Separation?

by Jewels September 6, 2009

Infidelity has crept into my marriage, and it has caused me to wonder about the kids.  If I leave, will they be ok? Last night, my 3 year old spent the night with her cousin.  Around 11pm, I got a call from my sister in law; it was my daughter, crying that she wanted mommy [...]

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