IMessages sends unwanted copies to other devices using same Apple ID

I have a problem which has caused me deep trouble. My wife and I both have iPhones and iPads, which - until now - have used the same Apple ID. Setting it up was no problem and it seemed to work ok. However, I soon (but not soon enough) became aware that my wife was receiving copies of (not all but some of) my iMessages; both incoming and outgoing. And of course she did not tell me, which got me into trouble
I really need to solve this problem, but how to brake free? I have now reset my iPhone and am using a different Apple ID, but the phone number is the same.
I guess my wife's iPhone (and iPad) still have my phone number listed as one used for iMessages. My first question is whether there is still a risk that she will receive copies of my iMessages, even though we are now on separate Apple IDs? Or, in other words, whether the iMessages can be connected across different Apple IDs?
My second question is whether it is possible for me to remove my phone number from those associated with the old Apple ID, without accessing my wife's iPhone and iPad?
Rolf

Wrong number in iMessage
simple fix
go to settings- messages - send and receive- select the numbers and emails you want to use - deselect the ones you don't need
Peace, Clyde

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