mtb, what really struck me is that she wrote about her mom's alcoholism and how it affected her.....yet she is making the same mistake with her kids. Such a vicious cycle. People usually go one of two ways: repeat the mistake, or work like crazy to make their life different. Sadly she chose door #1.
Others on here talk about the "illusion of action". And that is what it is. You could do 1 or all of those things, but she has to want to change. Reading those letters, going to the zoo with you guys, and moving back home won't change her. Only she can change her. I know you know that. But as guys we are fixers and we think we can fix everything.
Love stinks. Especially when it isn't reciprocated.
I am intrigued by the period she went through in high school, and other times since. To me that would have been a heck of a red flag. I've been on record stating that you've put up with more than most others on this site. I hope you listen to your head and do what is best for you and your kids. You can't trust your heart.
M(53), W(54),D(19) M-23, T-25 Bomb Drop - Dec.23, 2017 Ring and Piecing since March 2018
