Your anger is justified. But keep the perspective that its your anger.
great point, AJ. Thanks. I bounce back rather quickly now. So do the kids. I think we are all coming to terms of acceptance.
I recall Ellie telling me a long time ago, enjoy not walking on eggshells in my home. I think this is something my kids and I are all embracing. They are slowly opening up. Not like in a dad bashing way, but more recognizing good in things. Enjoying things the way we can- with the three of us. And I really like that. It really is a different dynamic. A good one. Not that it was bad, but we can still appreciate the new. That's a big part of it. Enjoying the new.
In parking lot now to p/u s18 from work. D14 had me in tears laughing before I left. It's a good day- despite xh's antics. They are his to deal with. We have good things to attend to. Sorry, pal. And I think that's the overriding theme I want my kids to get- not get sucked into the crazy. They can have a r outside of that, but know they don't need to participate in that mess. And you were right, I still have some dumb expectation that he can parent- my kids in a way. Well , more like not continue to cause damage.
"When someone shows you who they are, believe them." Maya Angelou.
