It is so sad how divorce changes everything. It not only effects you and your spouse but your whole family. Sad.
It is very hard raising a 16 year old by yourself, isn't it? I debated going out last night because she would have the house to herself. She hasn't disappointed me yet, but still you don't know what could happen. She had a friend spend the night with her. The friend's mother is a friend of mine, so I called her and I told her I was going out. She said she would call and keep in touch with them. Everything was fine when I got home.
I've told my daughter as long as I could trust her she could have certain freedoms, but if she caused me to doubt her, then her freedom would be taken away. It' hard because if she did something wrong I would get the blame from H, but on the other hand where is he in all of this? Out with OW. It must be nice not have any responsibilities when it comes to your children, huh?
I do look at it this way though, my daughter and I have become so close through this. I know I have her respect and love. Her dad has disappointed her several times recently. All I can do is be there for her.
Life's challenges are not supposed to paralyze you, they're supposed to help you discover who you are. -- Bernice Johnson Reagon
