Do be collaborative. Do reply from a place of detachment and with the best interest of your children at the forefront. Do be open minded and learn from your mistakes, do your best to work within his communication style and preferences, and in all other ways be a good partner in co-parenting within the bounds of that relationship. And do act in a way that you'll feel good about, regardless of his reaction.
This is so good Zues. I'm writing this and hanging it up right now.
Broke, it sounds like you rocked your validation today! It truly was a thing of beauty and to paraphrase what Thornton said, you're self-control and careful communication inspired H's soft response. Way to go lady, do you offer private sessions on this? Lol.
"Be messy and complicated and afraid and show up anyways."
