FG - I don't have to show him I'm strong. He knows I am and I think he's starting to feel me pick my a$$ back up off the ground. I may not be up completely, but that's where I'm headed. As far as the respect goes....I think I have been pretty good to him....I try to respect him as a father and I try really hard NOT to tell him how to parent or when he throws K up in the air...I try not to flinch (even though I still do). I "think" I'm giving him respect. But, maybe not. And, yes the word....was purposely picked...."respect" means a lot to him.
I think that he is getting meaner. Most likely because of the money situation and knowing I am going to make it worse for him once he has to pay her CS. Of course, that is why he hates me. My fault. Always my fault.
M 5yrs 1st baby-girl born 6/18/08 Bomb: 10/13/07 OW - I was 6wks Prego H Moved in w/OW: 11/2/07 D Final 07/10 OW had his baby 3/17/09-so her Me, now - happier than I ever was with him