Oh Mleigh- it is so difficult as the children start to become cognizant that something is off. It is painful to watch as a mother. I think it is very healthy that you defer these issues to your H. Clearly you are a good listener as your son opens up to you. Kudos to you!

Your FIL sounds great. Is there a way to have your son spend more time with him? That bonding might be great for both of them. No?


Me 41, H 47, M 15 yrs, S11, S13
BD 1: 11/4/14 we work on it; really I pretzel myself
BD 2: 3/31/15 H goes down to "dorm room"
8/15: H back to MBR
10/15: H back in dorm room
1/18: H files, now divorced