Holiday Shuffle

[bombardier50]

(non)Sleeper,
I may actually be in a position to repay some of the kindness and support you've given me.

First, I'm so sorry that your little kids are in the middle of this. I am truly fortunate that mine are grown. I don't know how I'd manage my mess with kids involved. You're one strong guy.

I met my W on the rebound from her first marriage. She had custody of two boys, ages 4 and 6. They are now 27 and 29 and are both fine young men now, married, with a kid each.

I had a ringside seat to all the custody scuffles and could watch without being emotionally involved. The kids will eventually be able to tell which parent has their act together, and they will look to that parent as they grow older.

They will figure it out, and you will be rewarded with their love and respect. It just takes time. My stepsons look to me as their "real" father because I rose above all the BS and focused on being a good example.

Keep doing what you're doing good buddy...