The text exchange with STBX that just happened.

W: Just woke up. Hope you and the kids are well.

Me: Thanks. We are great.
Me: I understand why you were upset this morning, and I agree the kids need to talk with each of us. I also think it's important to respect each of our time with them.
Me: Can I suggest that evening may be a good time for a chat with them? If you text say between 6 and 8, I'll have them call & say Hi - and perhaps I could do the same when they are with you?

W: Thanks for understanding.
W: Absolutely. They want to say goodnight to you too.
W: It's not fair for them to be weapons. You can hate me all you want but it's not fair to them.
W: (I don't hate you by the way at all. I still have so much love for you so it hurts more than you can imagine.)

Me: Thanks. I appreciate it.

Seems to have gone ok. Wasn't exactly sure how to respond at the end so I kept it simple.
Feels good to get that done. We'll see how that goes.


Me:35 W:30
D:4 S:1
Bomb: 01/08/15, discovered EA & PA
In House Separation: 01/14/15
W moves out: 04/05/15
I tell OM's W about A: 04/15/15
W serves D papers: 06/19/15
Mediation: 09/16/15
D final: 12/01/15