Great question, Tad. Nope. At least not until you end it by letting go.
I've seen similar (we're almost blood brothers, right?)
So let me recap - you have a good lead on a good job. Awesome!!!!!
That's what I took from this posting
The stuff with your ex? I'm not in the least surprised, Tad. I wish I was sometimes, but I'm not.
I'd suggest to your son that if she starts using language like that with him, that he tell her that he misses his mother, but he won't be spoken to like that by anyone. Good night.
And ignore the rest.
It's not pleasant nor what you want from your mother, but let's face it - it is what it is. He will need help learning to deal with it.
Your shock? I'm surprised at you at this point, Tad. Is there anything she can do that would truly shock you at this point?
Maybe join a circus? Get an Alan Funt back mural tattooed on her back? Work with lions and jump from airplanes into burning circles of fire?
She's not much different than other mean and nasty MLCr's to be honest. We see a lot of it on the boards. I see it personally from my ex, her H, and my daughter.
How long does it last? Until it stops. Why does it happen? No telling, Tad.
How long do you feel it? How long do your boys feel it? Until YOU stop expecting anything different.
I am very happy for your niece graduating. I'm not surprised by the pics, the invite, the ex not having anything to do with her own kids, blaming you, calling names, hurting, etc, Tad. That behavior will continue for a while I'm sure.
Good luck on the interview. I've been praying for you and I really do hope it goes well. If not, there will be more opportunities. I'm also very glad you are getting back into your life and your previous career choice. I think that's a great idea!!!
AJ
"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter" MLK Put the glass down... "Yesterday I was clever so I wanted to change the world Today I am wise, so I am changing myself."
