Oh, Sally, by all means I would help any of my kids in their time of need. No question there. I am not angry at her father for offering to help.
My primary motivation for taking the keys from her was to make it more difficult for her to visit her boyfriend. When she gets home from car shopping, I will tell her that. And offer to switch (in other words, follow what lwb suggested).
But you know, Sally, I get tired of the blatant and repeated disrespect that she shows for me. I understand that I will not be able to prevent her from seeing her boyfriend. I get that. But it doesn't make it hurt any less.
I am not consumed by anger and hurt. I am consumed with a passionate pursuit of happiness and fulfillment. And I don't get that at home. I am not finding happiness and fulfillment at home. So I am working to create an environment where I am happy. And this environment includes a nice car. Well, it did for about a week...
