I am spliting up w/my spouse of nearly 14yrs. Together we have a 4yr old girl, Isabella. We had my partener artificially insemenated and it took on the second try. I never really wanted kids, however, now Bell is the love of my life. My soon to be ex-partner is allowing me visitation as Bell and I are closely bonded and I think my partner knows it will hurt her too much if she kept her from me. I don't know if any members of this group have gone through this situation involving young children, but if you have I would like some advice for not just dealing w/the break up/divorce, but to help me explain to my daughter so she understands it has nothing to do w/her. I know children tend to internalize everything around them, including thinking the break up may be some how their fault. I have talked to her about it and assured her I would always be in her life and that she will be spending time on the weekends w/me. She doesn't say to much about it yet, could be her age, i'm not sure. So, any helpful advice is welcomed! Lizzard_53