First, breathe Hope. Monday call legal aid. Find out everything you can about the laws in your state. You aren't obligated to file anything, but knowledge is power. Your priority must be you & your kids.

As for this weekend, have a big glass of stfu & don't let him bait you into fights. Try your best to act as if. Treat him with kindness, like you would a neighbor. Don't make any decisions about the vacation yet. You're too emotionally charged to be clear about that right now. Give yourself some space to calm down & be able to think it through. Once you've calmed a little, you'll be able to decide what is best. Breathe Hope, deep breaths. You can do this.


M: 43 H: 40 M: 18y
S17,D13 D12
IC 11/2014
BD 4/16/15
H home 6/25/15
OW2 EA 6/26/15
MC started 7/22/15
Baby stepping....