By the way, had a really nice family meal tonight, just like old times, apart from the elephant in the room.
All four of us plus eldest D's boyfriend.
I cooked it all as well, one of my 180's.
After being away for a few days, not at work!, W returned 'home' yesterday and has spent most of the time since shut away in her bedroom.
Still don't ask where she's been or who with etc.
Not much communication with D's let alone me!
She's otherwise engaged it seems. I know that she's continually messaging someone or more than one person!

She did join us for the meal, and a good chat had during, engaged her in conversation and made her laugh. she did some clearing up afterwards admittedly, but then went straight back upstairs to her room.

She did come downstairs for a while and watched tv but couldn't leave the phone alone..
Made some excuse which I didn't quite hear and disappeared back to the room for the night!

My take on all this so far...
She's still immersed and wrapped up in this new lifestyle with all her new friends.
The three of us are extras, secondary players in this movie at the moment, may be forever, who knows - can't predict the future!
For my part.. I try my best!
I ask no questions.
Absolutely no pursuit.
She wonders why I don't respond to messages.
She asks if I'm going to be in or out for evening meals.
My relationship with D's is the best it's ever been.
Need to improve..
Boundary setting..!!


Ages: Me 58 Wife 50
Together: 27 years M25
D24 D21
Bomb Droppped 21 June 2014