Thanks for the extra info on Natalie. Helpful. I can see why your concerned.
How do the kids n her hubby respond when she’s in the negative state?
Natalie is married to the nicest, kindest, yet strongest and most loving and caring man I’ve ever met in my life. He has been nothing but upbeat, patient, supportive and helpful. He always, always says nothing but kind things to her, yet is firm and strong when he needs to be. I am stunned at what a Godly man he is. If all men were like my SIL, there would be no divorces.
Kids are still happy and chatty and realize mom is going through a tough time, but they’re helpful and give her lots of hugs. Matt spends a lot of time making sure life is normal for them, taking them to their activities, youth group, etc., and he’s always been close to them, talking and joking and doing things. He and Andy are trapping animals together now. He’s close to the kids.