OJECPOMCO wrote:

But I am worried about being lonely. Being with just the kids. I did while studying but then at the back of my mind I had a companion. 

As long as you are honest (age-appropriately honest) with your children about what has, is and may happen in your lives.....kids love to be part of what's happening, having a say in new structures, new beginnings....see it as that challenge that scares the bejeebas out of you but one that you, and your children, are up for