Can\'t Understand this.

You're being a great Mum and after the way your ex behaved he frankly doesn't deserve such consideration. Your older children know that but you're right to give your daughter the example of showing courtesy at least towards her father. He will have to earn anything more than that!

Well done for rising above it, it really does make you the bigger person!


Mitchum x

Today has been one of the most difficult days of my life!
Had arranged to meet ex with our daughters when my son phoned from abroad, desperately unhappy. Travel isn't turning out as expected and he wants to come home but not lose face.
Spent ages on the phone reassuring him then was late for the drop off.
My ex was accompanied by my oldest (estranged) son. I found it very difficult to talk to him.
Ileft the family and went off to do some shopping. When I returned ex followed me home with the xmas bike and I found myself in the bizarre situation of making him a cup of te aand acting politely. youngest daughter was very anxious that I was ok with the situation and tbh I acted my socks off!
It was extremely difficult, not helped by the fact that my other son, phoned whilst ex was here in dire need of emotional help.
So. I've drunk the best part of a bottle of wine and would quite like to go away somewhere and quietly die. I just can;t do this anymore! HELP!

Hey Teecher. I would go off and drink the other half too!
On a serious note, you are doing a wonderful job honey with all your children. Stay strong!
Poppy xx

Hi teecher

Sounds to me like your doing a great job in difficult circumstances. - congrats & keep it up, your kids will realise one day - if they dont already & than you for it.

I know this from personal experiance as a kid I didnt realise what my own mum went through for "us" kids & tbh - not sure if I could have done the same - but I know it now & am truly greatful.

Stay Strong

JJx

Hi teecher,

Yes, it was a very difficult day for you, but you dealt with it brilliantly as you have done so many times now. Sometimes you carry on being a great support to everyone and out of the blue things just overwhelm you and it feels too much to go on being brave. We've all been there.

Today is a new day. Do something just for you today. You've earned it this past few weeks.

Mitchum x