W came back tired, looking awful, and moody. I feel bad for the kids that I had to go out of town this week because she's being so short.
She told me about her trip, I think trying to make me jealous and/or upset. I didn't say much more than it sounds like you had a good time. She then told me more about it. I later got a half@ thank you for watching the kids but i could see it was physically hard for her to mutter the roundabout words and then she immediately went to her messy room.
Step mil also called me and we had a good talk. I know it isn't recommended but I let her in on things and let her know about me DBing and why (she couldn't believe her behavior and I just scratched the surface). She said w never gave her any indications of being unhappy ever. She is totally on board with me and isn't saying anything and we are staying in contact. Although she isn't saying anything about anything mentioned above to w, she is going to talk to her about a surgery she needs which seems to be part of the problem as she is in chronic pain. We're hoping she can help with that since I can't talk with her about it since "it's not your body, etc." I don't think she even knows what it's like to feel good anymore and once in a moment of seemingly normalcy told me she was scared to have it done. No matter what happens I hope she gets it done because no one should have to live in pain like that.
