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      Chocolatebunnie
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      Things have been great, Im aware of love bombing and the honeymoon stage. I know he probably is enjoying this too, that this is why it is good, its not for me its for him and his gains. Keep me sweet and he gets what he wants.

      One of the elder children has so much anger towards their father, and are challenging him instead of hiding in their room and avoiding situations.

      Our child brought up something and it became challenging, I couldn’t cope and I feel so guilty but I walked away.

      Our child has (detail removed by moderator) and mental complex health difficulties, they have very strong opinions and it can be very hard to listen to their critism, they have a very negative opinion and also very black and white. I felt maybe the two of them should talk instead of me refereeing all the time. It was making me feel ill.

      Having discussed it with my child after this incident, their dad raised his voice when he was told he was letting people down, it is their feeling that their Dad has let them down continuously, he has done some very helpful things too but as always there is good and then some very bad, but our child says I have too and they are very angry at me for staying with their dad.

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      Its so hard to balance the relationships I have with children and husband. I feel so guilty for not leaving, I have tried, and right now I cant see a reason to do so. Its so hard to see clearly, and I am letting them down, more than one child has said so.

    • #168922
      Chocolatebunnie
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      Sorry to keep on

      It has been a difficult day again.

      Feel like I’m oblivious to the commotion finding it hard to know what to think. Keep trying to decide if their dad is just keeping rules and not letting our child take over, as very pushy as I’ve said but the way he handles things is not how I would

      Our child is angry and says they will not be passive like me.

      Their dad is saying that child s aggressive and is reactive or even angry with being confronted by the problem child has.

      Feel in the middle of it all and responsible for everything and everyone just don’t know to react.

      My child wants me to kick dad out or stand up to him, I’m scared f the consequences seeing as things have been calm. I know he will give me silent treatment and the atmosphere

      It’s history repeating itself and I’m such a fool

      • #168925
        Better-days
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        I’m so sorry to hear you are stuck between a rock and a hard place. The mum guilt it is torture. Your child standing up to their father is very brave. I intervene every time my partner goes to discipline my kids incase it kicks off and it’s horrible. Please don’t be hard on yourself is leaving was easy non of us would be here. Big hugs

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