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[Rockon]

Looking for input..going out for a a walk with S after I post

I have declined invites this year from W and her family for dinners, holidays etc. It went against my instincts at first but is now my norm. This community has helped me stand for my self respect.

The other day W texted me about these upcoming holidays. She thought she and I had already discussed (we had not-this has been happening quite a bit where she has said we discussed such and such - no, no we haven’t). She proposed the idea of her coming over here for holiday gathering with our youngest kids and I - essentially inviting herself.

I haven’t responded yet.

I need to plan the holiday season for me and my kids. My needs and well-being through the holidays need to have a place of priority while ensuring my ongoing successful returning to work (going very well so far but I am feeling a lot of pressure from W).

I plan to make to simple. Ask my kids what they would most value. Make special times with my own extended family and have some time to myself and with my friends.