Thanks may. I agree. I don’t think she will ever be ashamed and that’s fine.

W had offered me time with S last weekend to celebrate his birthday but then other plans were made. It really frustrates me to have that offered and then pulled back. I’m trying to get an hour for dinner with him this week. I do not like this feeling that there is a gatekeeper.

Lesson learned. She will accommodate to a small degree but not to a reasonable degree. Next birthday I will plan my own party and fun.