came here to say thisbest advice I can give in this situationAround the same age as the oldest, 7Y.O., my mom was very honest with me about her relationship with my fatherand why she leftI think about it alotShe didn't treat me like a baby when it came to real life situations like thisShe treated me like a peer, equal...and spoke to me like an adultThat made a world of difference in my life TBHThe impact that my father's actions and lifestyle choices on my family shaped the man I wanted to behelped me filter people out of my life that may be prone to the same choices/lifestyleSo that is the best advice I can give being raised by a single momBe honest with your kids, brutally honest.IRT to your living situation, sounds like you are very fortunateAmenable relationship with your exThe households are within walking distanceThose 2 factors alone should be beneficial to a good outcome
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