By the grace of God

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^^^^ so much YES here on both posts! Poor pup, left in that heat! Since early days I've been told that if I can't take son, exh will make other arrangements - with either the pill popping friend or ex-mil, though to be fair, now that exh is out of denial about PPF (pill popping friend), I bet he won't send son PPF's way. I learned very early on that nothing will stop my exh from doing exactly what he wants when he wants. With exh it's always work, or so I'm led to believe. I have no reason to think he's lying, and if he is, that's on him. I always think it's a terrible lesson to make son feel that work is more important.

I'm so glad your job is open to you taking care of son when you need to, The point is you should't have to, but sadly, it is what it is. I've had to learn to do what you did- stand up for myself and point out what's not acceptable. Good for you! What he does or doesn't do in response is all on him. I'm so proud of you for the way you handled both him and his mother. Well done!! xoxoxo

As for the date - ugh. Well, I've only had that coffee date last year, but I so relate to what you said about being opposite the date and wishing for your pre-MLC H, then realizing that's not who H is anymore. Been there, bought the t-shirt!

Don't react on emotions is SUCH a hard, yet valuable lesson. You are doing so well! Big {{{{{ hugs }}}}} to you !!! xoxoxoxo so nice to have an update!