I am proud of you, Tisha, for making this most momentous decision. It's been coming on for a long long time. And you finally did it!!! This is the best decision for your own mental health and sanity, and for the kids.

It does say a lot about your family that you feel you cannot tell them until the divorce is finalized. That's sad that you cannot get their support. It is what it is though, and you can obtain support elsewhere.