It was a very weird feeling after court. I didn't feel especially joyous as I left the courthouse with my L. He said it best,"It's a hollow victory".
I don't take any joy in besting my ex in this hearing. I hate the hurt towards my children (yes, she brought them to the hearing AND she intended them to testify.) I feel nothing but sadness that we even had to deal with this at all.
I've prevailed, but I fear that I've only awakened a snoozing dragon. I can't help but expect the worst from her. I fully expect a spiteful, vindictive response as a result of her defeat.
No, Jill. XW was not pleased from what I could tell.
I worry about my children's reaction to this as well because they wanted to apparently change their names; according to XW's testimony. I'm afraid they'll hate me because of this and that I've only pushed them further away.
We'll see.
Sorry I haven't been around in a while. I've been up to my arse in alligators for the last month and a half. Hope everone is doing well.
Careful what you wish for, because you just might get it.
