MLC or WAS... either way, I'm here

[peacetoday]

If son has resentment toward H

I would validate his feelings and just listen, nod, empathy etc, a hug
sometimes no response just mirror back what they say and feel
accepting althea feel and are for today-

If son says nothing, I would be upbeat and act as if I am OK if possible
Have fun together
We can work through our stuff with our kids knowing every struggle-

The MLCer rarely comes through for the kids
some become Disney dads for a while, some disappear over time, some return to once again be there for kids
We won't know his path until it is lived..He makes these choices but he is being guided by a crises due to unresolved childhood trauma so I would expect lIttle to nothing for now

They are more interested in Fun and OW
and have little room for being a co parent

Enjoy time with son
and Happy Birthday to you both!