Look what the cat dragged in! (TL)

[tigerlily78]

And I did specifically address that he is a teenaged BOY. There are things involved there that just aren't in my wheelhouse no matter how hard I try to understand them. He needs his Dad to be there to address those things I as a woman, just cannot do. He needs a Dad to tell him, "It's normal. It's okay. I love you anyways. You are growing into a fine young man and I am proud of you." Having his Dad walk out of his life is very likely to send a different sort of message to a kid who already needs stability in his life and reassurance. I don't think you want that message to be, "Sorry kid, I was too busy chasing my own happiness to worry about the baggage I was handing off to you in the process."