It could be that he is waking up to the fact that he has kids and wants to reconnect. But, ow wants to keep it under her control, so she doesn’t lose her grip on him. This doesn’t fit with the feeling of “WON” from my point of view. Maybe there is a trouble in paradise… At least I would like to think so.
It is great that your D can handle this just fine. And I completely get it about resolution/closure... I think that forgiveness is an ongoing process.
I hope you have a happy Thanksgiving with your kids and your x and ow don’t bother you.
M:50 H:52 S28 (my S from previous marriage) M:17 + 3 BD: 06/12 S: 06/12 - H works in another state