I have been watching what has been going on as of late with the W. She seems to only have a problem with me. (Imagine that) We can go to Walmart as a family, and she is friendly, even happy. She hasn't ignored the S or D, or house/chores, she refuses to let me help her but occasionally. I used to do more but, she said I was being perfect. She has been in a cleaning, exercising mode as well. She refuses to give up cigarettes, and complains she is short winded. Her smoking has increased in my opinion. She works all day at her job and then comes home and takes care of S-11, his Homework, Bathes him later, 1-2 loads of wash, you get the idea. I cook dinner , handle dishes, trash etc. It's usually when I say goodnight to her or when she leaves for work in the am. It's seems to be those moments when we're alone that I see and feel some tension. We talk and she'll even smile sometimes. I've been trying to make light of the moments when it get's awkward. She seems to be on a roller coaster too. She will sleep alot on the weekends. I've got to hand it to her, she's fighting it like a trooper. God, I'm doing my best to help but, I feel helpless. I've dropped the rope, and am just being friendly and supportive.
