I had a lot of mechanical problems with my truck. Frustrating. I hit a lemon when I bought it. I made the decision to trade it in. I researched what my Durango was worth and negotiated a trade. Wrote the cheque and came home with a new SUV.

While eating supper, D2 reported a comment from Ex-H : " Do you know that my boat, trailer, 4 wheeler and truck cost me less than what your mom paid for her truck? "

I won' t lie, I was upset inside. I calmly said: " What was his point?"
she replied: " He was comparing the fact that you have no debt and he has a lot."
me: " OH!! smile That is actually a good and nice thing to say! "


Tonight, Son shared a bit more about his last argument with his father.. Ex-H apparently said: " If it was not for us.."
Son quickly cut him off and said: " Us ?? Who is "US"? You have not been there since I was 9 years old. " US?" You mean mom!!!! "

Ouch!! I am beginning to think that Ex-H' s realisations might be brought on by Son.

Ex-H is addressing me very politely and kind.

One thing is for sure, I am no longer all garbage. He actually see some good in me.. Finally!! It makes me feel more safe. My anxiety around him is vanishing slowly. My peace is getting restored and for this, I AM THANKFUL!! smile