Hi FS,

I am also really glad to hear about your D13. And you WILL make it to the other side. You're such a steady and graceful and loving parent. She needs that right now, and I still think some of the pushing back on you was because you're the only one she feels safe doing that with and needs to test that you'll always be there for her no matter what.

I'm sorry his teenage behavior is also happening in front of the kids. That is too bad. And honestly, teenage behavior or not, triggered and sad or not, threatening (or whatever) to tell the children about OW because he's having a bad day and wants you to also have a bad day is pretty messed up. I'm glad you didn't react and are feeling OK about it, whatever it is.

What are you thinking these days about the house? Mediation? It feels like it won't be until 2021 that things really calm down, at least where I am. I can't tell if that is a blessing or a curse in any of our situations, though maybe neither. It is what it is.


Me (46) H (42)
M:14 T:18, D9 & D11
4/19 - 12/19: series of escalating BDs
9/20 - present: R and piecing