CP, you're so helpful. Thank you. I agree with everything you've said. I've proceeded with seeking professional help for D so we can better determine whether or not there is a real issue.
I'm feeling really lost now. D ran away from W's place again and everyone including W came to my place to talk. It got heated and W basically accused me of manipulating the kids into hating her. I swear I'm only trying to be the best father possible and this is my #1 priority (which is a 180). I could be wrong, but W seems resentful of the new me. I sincerely want the kids to have a great relationship with their mom. Is there anything I can do about the older kids being mad at her for leaving the home? W told them that we're proceeding with D and we will never all live together again. This got all the kids pretty emotional.
Surprisingly, I'm not that emotionally affected by this anymore. I just want peace. I certainly don't want to be using my kids as pawns in all this and I really hope I'm not doing this unconsciously. What can I do to ensure I'm not being manipulative? W said I'm blind to it. Maybe she's right??
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"Whether you worry or not has no affect on the outcome. But, moving forward, letting go, and making changes can." UrWorthy
