Settling In (LB55 Thread 3)

[Ready2Change]

Seriously though, this isn't about me not wanting to get the kids early or anything, so please nobody take it that way.

My understanding is you are venting your frustrations here to us that relate. I also understand that you would like the"Digs" to stop, or at least not affect you.

I am having a tough time with forgiveness for W,

One of the hardest things we do. It is also one of the most rewarding. "radical forgiveness" was a great read. "This has nothing to do with me". I say these words to myself all the time. Some guy flips me off in traffic...should I forgive him or let his negitive energy affect my attitude? Same with the X.

The whole situation, the lies, the attempts to remove me from the kids lives, the selfish behavior, the lack of personal responsibility for her own choices, etc. Just burns me up.

Of course. Your eyes are wide open to who she really is. You have learned. You are more mature now.

The smirk on her face every time I see her...I feel like she is having fun with this game;

Who knows. Who cares. You also have the choice to make it fun or not. You have the choice to pull the rope or not. Once you let go of the rope, she can pull on it as much as she wants, but it is not fun for her if you don't pull back.