My house is coming together. My parents came up to visit, which was a decidedly mixed experience. Work is terrible -- my boss yelled at me every day this past week, which has lit a fire under me to start looking for something new very seriously. I hope I can hold out and defuse some of the abuse I've been taking. (She accused me of losing files, every one of which was found in her office during an on-going remodel. Among other things that she has bullied me about...) she's the business owner so there's no going over her head. It's take it or leave.
One thing I find myself really struggling with id love some input on. The ex has been traveling extensively and I've had the kids three weeks at a time without even a weeknight break. The kids are with me constantly, and I'm glad to have them, though I do get really worn out. But he's the hero when he spends time with them and I am struggling not to resent it. I want them to be as thrilled to be with me as they say they are to be with him.
They are entitled to love their dad. It's not a competition. Does anyone have any words of wisdom for how to get my heart right? Mr. Fantastic has been making gestures showing he'd like to be closer to me but I can't have it and stay emotionally protected. Any thoughts on dealing with that too?
Me42, H40 D12, S8, S7 A revealed: 7/13 Sep 4/14; Agreed to D 1/15
