nitaf: wow, you have been through so much, you definately are strong! but I have those days lately too, I just wake up and just want to cry, sometimes I can hold it in, other times I can't. Well, you sound like you guys co-parent very well, and setting boundaries was a good idea. My daughter does the same thing as your son--I will drop her off and then she will ask me to stay and help with her homework then stay and watch a movie, etc. and well, I want to be a good parent so I stay, and I really probably should ask ex if it's alright to stay. I hope you have a better weekend!