Well...I knew it wouldn't last long. Something told me that it would just be a matter of time before it happened again. As much as I loathe him, I really hoped that he'd change for the sake of our child, but alas...he did it again.
My ex-husband is back in jail.
I figured that the only reason he was dodging my phone calls was because he's seven weeks late on his child support check. When he didn't show up to pick up our son for his weekend, I called the parish jail to see if he was there, as I'd done so many times in the past. Turns out he's facing charges of Child Endangerment, 2nd Degree Battery and Domestic Abuse. I've got no clue what happened. I tried to find out from his mother, but naturally, she's covering up for him as she's always done and claims not to know.
I'm faced with the fact that my son's heart will be broken by his father once again. And not to sound shallow, but there go my child support checks...once again. We depend on that money, and this is going to affect our entire family on so many levels.
But most of all, my son will have to bear the brunt of it emotionally. All because his father is irresponsible to say the least.
How do you explain such a thing to a little boy who wants nothing more than to have a dad he can call his hero?
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That just breaks my heart. Poor little boy. At least he has you though. But we all want a daddy we can look up to, don't we?
I'm sorry. That really sucks. Parent-child relationships are so complex. You certainly don't have to answer for your ex's actions, and your son will grow up to form his own conclusions about his father.
I don't know how you explain it to him, but lots of hugs can't hurt.
Poor kiddo. Gosh, that's hard.
Wishing the best for your family.
As he gets older, he will accept his dad for who he is...and for your fabulous man for being his hero.
Thanks guys. Your warm thoughts mean so much. :)
How do you explain indeed....with kind words, age appropriate and as few as possible. One day, those 'kind' words will be your safety...BELIEVE me!
But in all seriousness, considering the charges, be glad that your little one is NOT in his care for the weekend!
I wish you all the support, strength and cyber hugs you need....
I agree with The Slackmistress. The important thing is that your child has a positive male role model, whether he is a biological father or not.
My stepson's egg donor (because that bitch is no way no how a mother) hasn't even had telephonic contact with him in well over a year. I'm the only mom that kid has, and while he calls me by my first name, I get the mother's day cards and the "I Love You's" and the hugs and kisses. I'm the one who is at his school functions and does activities with him. I'm the one who teaches him right from wrong and guides him on his path to becoming a healthy, well-adjusted, and responsible adult. And I'm the one that loves him, and he knows it.
Your Jackson will know who cared, and will thank you and Tim all the more for it.
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