FLTC I agree with the history rewrite. I no way I excuse my XW's actions (or agree with your W)but I do not wish to surrender all influence for D13. I simply concentrate on what I can modify and take responsibility for my actions.
With that said the fact you deployed while most Americans shop will influence your kids in the future. My XStepSon is very close to enlisting and a 26 yr old lady I met on the beach who is drifting made to decision to join the Navy based on her father (deceased Master Chief) and my sea stories. I was glad to be a friend. (emphanize friend there)
Do you know the difference between a fairy tale and a sea story?
I guess your W's reaction was frustration in inability to change things. Seems like a pattern. My X did the same and I feel some of things they needed to changed needed changed.
Women see things and wish to improve it. We may agree on the need for improvement but differ on the cost/benifit if successful or the fact you can only change yourself so why not shrug it off as you did.
"All I want is a weeks pay for a day's work" Steve Martin
