So my birthday has come and gone. Received a text from W around 4 pm yesterday wishing me a happy bday and hoped I was doing something fun with the kids (we met my parents for dinner). I simply responded 'Thanks'. Not sure what it means, but I've noticed that my mood drops when I do hear from her...
Also received a happy bday text around 10pm from W's BFF (who was seen at dinner with OM a month ago). Maybe it's childish, but I didn't respond. I admit that I struggle with the balance of showing love/forgiveness and speaking up (or in this case not speaking) when someone has hurt me.
Did not hear anything from MIL, which was somewhat surprising. I don't believe I mentioned it here, but I sent her an email shortly after Christmas. I didn't see her at all when she was in town, so thanked her for the gift she got me. I also explained that finding out that she funded W's trip to FL with OM over the summer was hurtful. Also mentioned that I missed her and her family and hoped I'd get to see them at some point down the road. My email wasn't as blunt as what I wrote above and looking back over it today, I don't regret anything I wrote. She never responded.
Sent W an email this morning asking her to contribute to some of the shared bills I've been paying. Knowing that she can barely afford her living expenses right now, I'm preparing myself for the spew that she'll respond with, but I can't continue to pay her expenses that we are both responsible for (insurance, loan payoff, etc). Actually she just responded with a breakdown of her monthly income/expenses and asked how she's supposed to contribute anything. How do I respond?? I want to say that this was your choice, so figure it out on your own...
