That’s a heavy situation to go through—betrayal like that can shake your sense of stability, especially with children involved.
One thing to be careful about is the “karma got him” framing. It can feel satisfying in a story, but in real life it often keeps people stuck in anger and reliving the hurt instead of healing from it. What happens to him or the other person also doesn’t undo what you had to carry.
What does matter is what comes next for you and your children:
- rebuilding emotional stability after the separation
- making sure you have support (family, friends, community, or counseling)
- focusing on practical needs like finances, routine, and co-parenting boundaries if applicable
- giving yourself space to process the betrayal without having to “turn it into revenge” or a moral ending
If this is something you’ve experienced personally, it might help to talk through what you’re feeling right now—anger, sadness, shock, or something else—because those reactions are completely normal after something like this.