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[quote=Anonymous]OP - I'm sorry you have faced so much judgement here. YOu are right that people would be much more understanding if you were male.  For what it is worth, I have done this for just under four months.  It wasn't easy and the days leading up to going away were very angst-ridden for me.  But you know, we go through it just fine. I'd add that there were even some positives: DH was forced to become much more hands-on and developed a brilliant and stronger relationship with the kids.

We got through it by being up front with the kids about what was happening and how long it would last, Skype on a regular basis, DH sticking to routines with the kids so that everything else felt familiar for them and a one trip to break it up.

It really isn't the end of the world.  My relationship with the kids didn't suffer at all.  In the scheme of things, three months isn't that long and you will all manage.  The worst bit will be the judgement from those who want to feel better parents… [/quote]

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