Jeff, I've been doing the blending into the woodwork since the separation. I am actually the one who left the home, thinking it would be just long enough for us to work out some house rules. His kids run amuck (with the law, etc.) and yet, he was screaming at my son for missing a dish in the dishwasher. What he wanted from us (even his own kids) was muddied for me and I just wanted to establish some rules so we could function together as a family.

May I add that we had counseling beforehand. Anytime we discussed the more serious issues with him, he stormed out mad.




M: ten years
BS23, BS17
Step-SS20, SS16, SS14
Separated: August 07