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[quote=Anonymous]OP, I am so sorry you are in this mess. I have a bipolar relative and divorced a man with addictions and other issues. It is not uncommon for people with bipolar to go off their meds. The meds tend to have bad side effects, and the highs (mania) are actually quite enjoyable, so it can be hard to take a pill that causes bad effects and takes away the good times.

My bipolar relative is a train wreck. He was diagnosed over 20 years ago and has never been stable for more than a year or so. He has advanced degrees and is brilliant, but cannot maintain a steady job and has had brushes with the law and serious injury/death because of his illness. It is heartbreaking. It is very hard to maintain a relationship with him. He is so volatile and can be cruel.

My ex was not bipolar but has his own issues. I did not learn of the addiction until just before we split, and it was not until later that I realized how much time and energy his issues had taken away from our child and from taking care of myself. When we first split it was devastating, but over time a weight lifted and life is so much simpler and happier now.

You and your kids are about to go through a painful adjustment. But you will come out of it stronger. Right now, gather all the love and support you can.

It is great that you are meeting with a lawyer. I recommend getting a custody and property settlement agreement in place ASAP. Right now he says he will agree to you having custody, but that could easily change anytime. [/quote]

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