Thanks, everyone.

I am frustrated that often I learn of my children's events/activities/awards AFTER the fact. X refuses to communicate now (was not effecient about it before) abs basically says its my problem to find out what's going on with kids.

Advina, I am considering dropping the charges against X for a variety of reasons, the primary being even the possibility of improvement of the relationship my children and I have. X is fighting the charge strenuously and holds the position she can get the arrest "expunged" from the record. Dropping the charge might even improve communications between us.


"The answers are within you" (can't remember who). Unfortunately, so is the bullshit.