Our friend told me, that apparently WW had held on to her in the hall when she gave her a hug, and then just begun to cry. She is full on with the OM, and nothing is wrong apparently, but she was really sad and had said that december was really tough with all that was going on, and that she was really sad that she had been missing the kids opening calendar gifts, and missing time with them in general, which is COMPLETELY new for her. Whenever OM engages her, me and the kids are just like air for her, its scary how she changes. I couldn't help but feel little happy, that she at least felt some remorse, and that she was hurting just little bit.
That's not remorse. At best, it's a pity-party. I think that is her performing to get attention from the friend.
Good job at not including WW on the play date.
Another good job at not going along with WW and kids to see her mother. You're getting stronger!
It is not about what you feel should work in your M. It is about doing the work that gets the right results. Do what works!