[horriblemom]

Thanks. When I created this user name, my son had said that to me, and I was sad that day so I used it. I think that little girl that said that must have had problems with her momma and was just lashing out. Maybe things will improve for her.

[horriblemom]

Update: I failed to mention that my ex told me when I wanted to leave that he would make sure I would not have a relationship with my kids, or get to come to their school activities etc. He said he would move away and I would not see them again. He moved my daughter away (my son is grown now) and I have not heard from her. I send her cards and try to call her with no response, except that she does not want a relationship with me unless I put her "perfect" family back together like it used to be and to stop asking how her day was because it was causing drama." I am not a horrible mom, I only used that to express how they made me feel with their actions. I made sure they had everything they needed or wanted, and I've come to realize that they are treating me based on an example of how their dad treated me. They are entitled, self-centered, and very disrespectful kids.

I recently received an email from my son stating that he knew I could afford a laptop and that I needed to prove I wasn't worthless by buying him that laptop. That pretty much said it all. I have had it and these kids will not hear from me again unless they reach out to me. God doesn't beg us for our love, but if we reach out and ask, he will give it and that is my example.

[cdad]

Thanks for coming back and keeping us posted with what's going on. Stay strong and later your children will benefit from it one way or another and don't let them intimidate you. Always remember You're the parent not the friend.

[horriblemom]

Thank you for the encouraging words.