BeingMe, I was only referring to not being with my son because of split custody. I've seen enough to know that's very hard.
My son would love to go skiing, but he's also one to chicken-out at the last minute. So I hesitate taking him, dropping all the money to do so, then being stuck in the cabin all week because he changed his mind.
Also... and I know this is MY problem, so feel free to chew on me endlessly for this. If I were to take my son, I would feel guilty that I deprived my H of sharing the experience with him. I wouldn't want him to do it to me, so it's hard for me to do it to him. Also, I know my son would want his dad there, just like he would want me there. So I'm the bad guy across the board just because I want to go skiing and actually be able to enjoy it myself, which means w/o H.
BTW, well done on the creative writing! I never had that talent/skill, but I'm an avid reader, so I'll help keep you employed.
