tinktronik Posted August 8, 2006 Posted August 8, 2006 Well, I had a great summer with my boys. We did a lot of things and had a great time together .My oldest especially was thrilled to be with me and is very sad to go back already. I'll admit Im really going to enjoy the first 48 hours or so to myself , but then Im going to miss the heck out of them I wanted to add that I feel so empowered by the summer with them , I finnally stood up to their dad's bullying and told him no every time I felt uncomfortable with his agenda .And it feels good, I realized that he can't do anything to me if I refuse his last min. changes or tell him "nope Im not going to do what you want , Im doing what I think is best. It feels very good. Thankyou all for listening when I needed to "talk".
Trimmer Posted August 8, 2006 Posted August 8, 2006 Tink: It sounds like you are finding your power. Not necessarily exercising power over someone - which is what a lot of people think of as "having power" - but reclaiming your power for yourself, setting boundaries, etc... It's a good feeling, eh? I don't remember what your schedule arrangement is - how long will your boys be away, and how far?
Author tinktronik Posted August 11, 2006 Author Posted August 11, 2006 Tink: It sounds like you are finding your power. Not necessarily exercising power over someone - which is what a lot of people think of as "having power" - but reclaiming your power for yourself, setting boundaries, etc... It's a good feeling, eh? I don't remember what your schedule arrangement is - how long will your boys be away, and how far? I've just returned my boys to CA , I live in TX .I have them for the summers , alternating hollidays and spring break then back again for the summer . I may have them for more time this year as dad's wife will be gone for most of the year and he does not know how to handle the situation by himself , so I suspect they will be back for the remainder of this year in probably October and through the summer . Well see . It does feel good to set boundaries , however Dad does not take well to it as he sees anyone not working in his best interest (doing what he says , no matter how rediculus or inconvienent for the kids) to be crazy and takes it as a personal affront) but yes, I am doing it .
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