separted six weeks still on the journey - II

[melissag]

Hi Paul, I just wanted to stop in and see how you are doing. I'm sorry that your W made the evening hard on your kids. She is obviously pretty self absorbed right now, and not thinking about how her actions are affecting the rest of the family. Your kids are lucky to have one parent who has it together - so good for you. I know it is harder than it sounds to be dealing with this crap yourself, and to be strong for your kids on top of it.

I feel sorry for your W . . . not only is she missing out on this time with her kids (and when there aren't too many years left with them in the house, to boot), but she is really hurting her relationship with them. That s.u.c.k.s. for everyone.

I know you said your M was not great for a long while before BD, but what was her relationship with the kids like? Was she pulling away from them as well, or is this new?