My wife walked out 4

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HAHA. CT, they are certifiable. They remind me of a female version of the residents of Cuckoo's Nest. (If you haven't seen that movie, you must watch it! Google One flew over the Cuckoo's Nest) As you realize the WW is just nuts, you're better able to keep the focus on you and your kids.

I'm doing better with everything. When I got home W texted to say I emailed you, did you get it? It was a fairly long list of things she noticed about S she wished to address. At first glance, I felt pushed into a corner, angry and defensive. I replied Wow, that's a lot. She said she just wanted to tell me what she saw and not let it go. I just said ok, hope S has a great rest of the day. Basically, I thought it outrageous that a woman who walked out on her family and neglected her S for 6mos was questioning my parenting.

I listened to the voice in my head, and stopped communicating. I took my dog out for a long walk, and let my head clear. It was a great walk, and I calmed down. I realized she was actually looking out for little guy, being the perfectionist and worrisome Mom I recognize rather than just attacking me. I'm taking things too personally, but I think I took a nice step forward by not lashing out. I think a few weeks ago I may have started an argument....

I'm going to respond later tonight, and use it as a way to validate. I was going to address each item point by point, but I realize that's a little too much contact. I should just write a paragraph or so and leave it at that. I do also see though that since I've gone dim, she's trying to find more and more ways to contact me.