It has sometimes been difficult to try to explain to them and I am not one to bad mouth him in front of them. Although, I have at times because I am human. But as a rule, kids can figure things out on their own and I have always thought it best to let mine do just that...and as they have gotten older, (15 & 10 yrs. old) they see things for themselves and form their own opinions. But it still bothers me at times.
Can anyone explain this to me perhaps? How can a parent walk away from their own children and not want a relationship with them? When my ex left, after 26 yrs. of marriage, that is exactly what he did with our children. He sees them maybe twice a year, if that. Rarely do they ever hear from him, etc. Holiday time seems to be the time he wants them around and/or when there is a social event at this place, cook outs, dinners, etc., making it appear to others, his peers, co-workers, etc., that he has a relationship with his children. I just simply do not understand this. Does anyone else perhaps?
Thing is...your daughter is the person that was battered. The prosecuters need her there to testify. In some states, the charges could be dropped if she does not show up.
I was pondering a bit. Do any of you get along with, or ever have a need, to speak to your ex mates present wife/husband? If so, does it make you uncomfortable to deal with them?
I have occasion to speak to my ex's present wife and it can be quite comical at times. Especially when it comes up about some of his weirdness that he still has about things.
RE: HELTER SHELTER 18 DAWNS SUNDAY NIGHT HIDEOUT:)
yeah...what mylife said.