This is wrong on so many levels, puddleofgrace - your H is supposed to be an equal parenting partner and the fact that he would stoop so low and say what he did is bullshit. Never ever question whether or not you are a good mother because believe me, that is definitely not the case. I don't have anything else to say that hadn't been said already. Sorry you are dealing with this :/
I'm back in here thinking about you, too, puddle. Hope you're doing alright tonight.
(heart) Thank you, love.
Last night was back to "normal".
I'm usually pretty relieved when the calm after the storm happens. It's really embarrassing when you start to tell people how bad it is. Everyone expects you to say fuck you, pack up and leave and I'm not there yet. Thanks again for all of the support, everyone.
He doesn't get to sit on the sidelines and attack your parenting. There is nothing that pisses me off more then when someone sits back but is the first to criticize. He isn't around so he needs to give you the benefit of the doubt.
Love you, puddle! It's okay if you're not there today. But ditto the others, I hope you believe us when we tell you that we know you're an awesome mom and human being. Like I said before, we have always got your back. For real, let me know if there's anything I can ever do to help out.
"He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion." - Unknown
I'm back in here thinking about you, too, puddle. Hope you're doing alright tonight.
(heart) Thank you, love.
Last night was back to "normal".
I'm usually pretty relieved when the calm after the storm happens. It's really embarrassing when you start to tell people how bad it is. Everyone expects you to say fuck you, pack up and leave and I'm not there yet. Thanks again for all of the support, everyone.
I don't want to make this about me at all, but I know exactly what you mean, I feel like I live this same life. If you ever want to chat, please feel free to pm me.
I'm back in here thinking about you, too, puddle. Hope you're doing alright tonight.
(heart) Thank you, love.
Last night was back to "normal".
I'm usually pretty relieved when the calm after the storm happens. It's really embarrassing when you start to tell people how bad it is. Everyone expects you to say fuck you, pack up and leave and I'm not there yet. Thanks again for all of the support, everyone.
That's why this shit is so insidious. Everyone has a "picture" of what abuse looks like. It's often someone you love. Who "loves" you.
puddleofgrace, I am so sorry he said that. And while I read a lot of the responses I haven't gone through all the pages so I am sorry if I am repeating anyone.
YOU are a great mom. YOU cannot control lice. HE is a miserable prick that gets some sort of jolly out of making you feel bad. He is verbally abusive and has been for some time now. I know you are not ready to pack up and move on but when you do I will be right there cheering you on and letting you know you can do this!