Oh, Julie, I'm so sorry.
H is a world champion a$$hat! The MLCers are such selfish, clueless butt heads! Why they can't think of anyone or anything but what THEY want is beyond any sane persons comprehension. I'm beginning to think that there is something wrong with their brains. That if you were to dissect them, they all would share some kind of abnormality that causes them to become such huge a$$hats. Or maybe it's in the genes. Someday the "a$$hat" gene will be discovered and a cure can be found!

It's not stressful enough to have your S in the hospital, no. He MUST make things even worse by having to bring in some home wreaking hussy and her brood. Can they (and I say they because your H isn't unusual in his behavior among the MLCers) not at all understand (or care) the pain they have caused and still are causing the LBS? They treat the people they once loved worse than they do strangers. If they only knew how decent, sane people see their actions. They are so concerned how they look (just like every teenager does), you would think they would be embarrassed acting the way they do.

Hang in there and be strong. Hold your head up high knowing you are the rock for your family. You are the one who they KNOW will always be there and can be counted on to do the right thing, not the easy or selfish thing.

I'm sending you all the strength I can muster, Julie. Not that you really need it. You seem plenty strong to me and as your H keeps acting like he is, the stronger you are becoming. You will get through this Julie, of that I am certain.