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[123Gwen]

Hi Irish - so happy to hear about your house. FB is truly a double edged sword. People are foolish on social media and in my experience the ones with the most selfies are full of illusion.

It has taken some time but my girls keep getting stronger about their lack of contact with their Dad. Time helps and your stability as a parent. I rarely comment unless it is to show support for my girls when they choose to share their emotions. I want them to have their own voice and feelings and know absolutely that I support them as people regardless of whether they choose to be sad, mad or supportive of their father. I do try to remind them occasionally of a good memory pre MLC if it fits into the conversation. I do not want to let the last few years define their entire relationship with their father and I tell them things may change but they may not and whatever they feel or choose to do about that is fine by me.

You seem to be sending that same message and that honors your girls and your family. I am sorry STBXW is not able to understand that but you are handling things in a loving and gracious way. Hope your daughter had a wonderful birthday.