D3 climbs off the bed and runs to me and pulls my hand to try to get me to join the call so she can show off her new pet. I'm not sure how to deal with that situation, as she's excited and wants me to join in her happiness, but I don't want to be part of a video call with ExW.
How to deal?
You excitedly join your daughter and be part of her life!
You are her Dad! There is nothing you cannot do! In her eyes you are almost equal to God. Never let her down.
Afterwards you can vent, cry, get angry, whatever. Yet in the moment, see the blessing that is right in front of you. You do that and it will become that. Actually, you will become; and then influence the situation.
Modified for next time:
D3 climbs off the bed and runs to me and pulls my hand to join the call so she can show off her new pet. She's excited and wants me to join in her happiness. I’m so lucky she wants me to be part of a video call with her Mom.
You can uncouple the triggers associated with such blessed joyful daughter time. It’s within your control and influence.
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Feelings are fleeting. Be better, not bitter. Love the person, forgive the sin.
