It is all fine to call him names and hurl insults. I was actually serious about something pathologic going on physically or emotionally with him. If so, this places your children in potential harm. I don't know how to compel him to get evaluated or tested. Maybe by documenting his behavior and consulting a lawyer/judge. I am sure it would be difficult to do.
Thanks all and Peter I am happy to see you again! I am glad you don't need this place anymore but still good to hear from you...
I was relating the night to my sister last night, the one who is an attorney in Des Moines. A little girl in her daughter's 1st grade class just had her dad commit suicide as they were in the midst of a D...
Anyway she was concerned and said I should call one of his relatives to have him placed (committed?) somewhere until he can get his mood swings regulated.
Peter I don't know if he is doing drugs I actually think he needs to be on medication. He has been profoundly depressed for at least the past 5 years but I really think he has had personality issues since he was a teen, looking back.
I know, f*ck him and feed him beef. I feel that way about him as an exhusband who betrayed me. But I want my kids to have a stable, content dad not one whose nerves are entirely frayed.
Problem is I would not say a word to his mom, MIL loves to direct the drama and I don't want to give her that pleasure...she wouldn't be in it to truly help him anyway...sadly.
