That bored feeling is coming over me again. It is not particularly boredom in the situation; it's like a printer that self cleans: sure, I will let you continue your job, but first let me clear my head. I get annoyed when people push my buttons. I shut down when people do not protect my mental wellbeing, but I give you a warning first. Usually my responses become sharp instead of being altruistc. Or I used the phrase, "look kneegrow," lol. Alot is going on right, including my son coming back from Mexico, I got things to do.
Okay so I get it. He has a 10 year old daughter and he wanted to take her. They have been planning this for months. The night before they were leaving, the mother decided she didn't like the fact they were going to layover in Atlanta overnight. Atlanta is where his mother and father are and they all travel to Tennessee together. So lack of communication. She withdraws babygirl. And Jah is hurt. His grandmother isn't holding up too well, etc. I GET IT from all angles. My child goes into Mexico, outside of Juarez, at that, every summer. You think I do not worry about it? If I trusted my ex husband enough to create a life, I have to defer to his judgement when my son is in his care. So she calls his mother to get babygirl a flight and they are already on the road to Tennessee. And fighting and drama.
So the best thing I can say is she made her choice. She choose not to trust you, when you were communicating openly. That is her decision. She has to answer to babygirl. Do not answer it for her. What you have to do is come back around to successful co-parenting. So distance yourself for the duration of the trip. Communicate with babygirl your desire to have her near without trying to force your side. Stay neutral. But he is so hurt. And now his mother is arguing with BM. I mean, do not feed into her guilt. She is trying to take everyone out of character to justify her actions. Then you got family who is like, yeah, you tell her! Never liked her...but guess what? They go home with a cool story and you still have to deal.
Where I come in? I heard about the argument in real time. I heard about it on the way and once he made it to Atlanta. I am not going to deal with it all week until he gets the response he wants. I do not soothe egos. That is why you deal with me. I am different, so don't expect me to talk down on children's parents. Because that negativity builds up. I don't even know her. But some people like to relish in drama, especially family, to keep things interesting. Hell, my family do not even know where I live. It may be extreme, but it keeps people out my business and it keeps my peace. So I told him last night. We are off that. I will disengage if this is still an issue. Because you have a choice to dwell in pain or rise above this. If not for yourself, definitely for your daughter. She is already sad she is missing out on this experience. Do you want to bring her down further? He was taken aback at how I responded, but he knows I am right. He will be fine. And, if not, I am chillin either way.