your right FY I don't need to go into all this. Hows about this:
Thank you for the message and glad you liked the pressies.I too am sorry that you feel the way you do and the things I have done that have contributed to those feelings. But I cannot change the past, whilst this is not what I would have chosen my focus is to continue on my own journey, to continue learning and making myself a better person for me and our children.
Now just end it with a "hoping you have a great day/holiday season/new year" or whatever seems most appropriate.
...Oh, and no expectations.
For the record, last week I left a candle and cordial, non pressuring card out for W on the one year anniversary of her Mom's passing. Haven't heard a word about it. (but she did open the card)
M: A really long time. Crisis: 5 years. She's still worth it.
Life is never made unbearable by circumstances, but only by lack of meaning and purpose. -Viktor Frankl
Now just end it with a "hoping you have a great day/holiday season/new year" or whatever seems most appropriate. 