Jo wrote -------- Yes I do feel a little betrayed about my mother, but mainly I am scared of her getting her paws into my M and ruining it (like the last time) and emotionally abusing me. ----------
Jo, General feelings I have about your post about your mother is I wish it never happened to you. I wish she would have been a better mother.
I can't give you any advice. Sounds like you are doing the right thing and protecting your family.
Would you feel better if you got H to agree to make his visit short when he sees your mother so you would feel she had little time to negatively influence the kids?
I just don't understand all of the mean stuff adults do to kids. Eventhough I don't have everything figured out in life, if it is appropriate? (((((uncle type cyber hugs to you Jo)))))).
Do you have parental or aunt/uncle type people other than H's parents you can depend on in your life.