I left when my DD was 2 - she stayed with her dad and would come stay with me on weekends. It was hard, I won't lie - but we got through. All of us. She is now 9 and a beautiful, happy girl. It really was the best thing for us, I've since married and she has a new baby brother that she absolutely adores. And a mummy who isn't sad or angry most of the time.

Hang in there, you will be fine and so will your gorgeous kids.