Hey Irish, great news about keeping your house and about getting an unexpected gov't bonus, lol.

I think you're wise to avoid the purple haired one's FB page. Sorry your daughter had to see that, but then again, it might help her in the long run .. hard to know at 15 how she's going to process it. It's certainly not the mom she knew ... so perhaps it will help her to get some distance and realize that what you're saying about STBXW having to work through her issues is so very spot on.

You are a wonderful father. I've said it before but will say it again. Your daughter will be so surprised at her party and that's a lovely thing to do for her. She will remember this and the countless other ways you've put your girls first for the rest of her life. You realize you're setting a high bar for future mates? This is a great and wonderful thing. Keep going my friend. You're doing a great job making lemonade out of lemons. xoxoxoxo

M 20+ T25+
S ~15.5 (BD)
BD 4/6/15
D 12/23/16

"Someone I loved once gave me
A box full of darkness.
It took me years to understand,
That this too, was a gift."
~ Mary Oliver