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God I feel gutted tonight. Boy has come for the night, he's just got a new contract phone, despite me already confiscating the one I'd got him for bad behaviour, a new contract has been taken out for him. Anyway, I've sat for the last hour listening to how perfect dads girl friend is. It's not bothered me before, ever and me and her get on, I just feel a bit.....rejected? He even eats veg for her and not me!! Trivial I know but pffft !!
...its little wonder you are feeling the strain, you've been so strong for so long, putting your kids first, it's been a constant battle for you. I think you're entitled to be a little bit "me" from time to time, 🙂
I completely empathise with you, not a good feeling. Like Mojo mentioned, the constant struggle is so draining even on the most resilient.
If it's any consolation, my 17 year old daughter can be very fussy about her food when she's home - but when she goes to any of her friends, not only does she eat things she wouldn't eat at home, but she raves about how good it is. I think this is probably just normal behaviour.
Hi Crocs,
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As everyone has said, I can undeerstand how you must be feeling, you've been through so much and just can't get ahead, and now your hearing how the grass is greener for your son.
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It must be so hard, we are all here for you.
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GTTS
It's not trivial and our children have ways of blundering in not understanding what effects their words can have. You're up against a constant battle with your ex which is completely draining in itself. It's great that you get on with his girlfriend and totally normal to feel this way from time to time. Be kind to yourself, you're stronger than you know 🙂
I'm over it!
Suppose I was just having a moment.
They've asked to take the kids away for Xmas today. Gutted. Great for them. Sad for me. Wow. Who knew having kids would be this trying/emotional/hard work. Gonna give my mum a massive kiss and an apology tomorrow after all I put her through!
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