Magnificent

[mishka422]

I had to break out the de-icer so I could see out my windows.

I hope someone can give me some insight and advice here.

This morning I received a picture text from Gabe. It was a picture of his front door with a witch hanging on it like she had crashed ino the door. His attached text said, "Kelli was flying fast on her way home." He is referencing the fact that he knows I call her 'Broomhilda". I haven't replied, but I want to...badly. It hurt me. It's like he is manipulating my emotions by opening the wounds over and over. Why? More importantly, why are the wounds still fresh enough that he can? They should be merely scars by now instead of scabbed over gouges.

The reply I had considered, which doesn't sound right at all, is "You must really enjoy rubbing my face in your happiness. I'm begging you to stop for your son's sake. Please. It hurts me."

It's a pathetic response, I know, so don't 2x4 me. Should I just ignore the text and bury the hurt, or reply in a less pathetic phrasing asking him to stop? If you suggest I reply, what should I say?