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Holy crap. I kept expecting her to admit to cheating with your sons asking the questions, and yet, nope. MLCers never cease to amaze me.

I can't get over that you keep your cool during all this, but you know, that's what the whole DB thing is about. Keeping a lid on reacting to crazy people.

I think your sons will need this therapy if only reason the reason that so many of us did need it when we were finally hit with the full force of the MLC liars...because it's so hard to process how they can lie right to your face. Your sons I am sure would actually feel better if she "came clean" but she probably never will. They will need therapy to teach them how to handle not getting the answers they want and not getting the true sincere apology they so truly deserve.

Be proud of your boys. This is horrible for them but they have really finally understood that you were not the horrible person that she tried to make you out to be. I think it was heartbreaking to read the part where your son realized that he spent so long "hating" you. Thank goodness he understands now, but that "lost time" is also going to haunt him and he was only a victim of her insanity. I hope he does not blame himself for that.

I'll keep you guys in my thoughts.


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Dude.

Strengh and Honor.

That's all I got.

Over.

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My friend,

You know what I think.

Now you need to continue to be the best example of a man that you can be for them.

They learn, boy how they learn, and not always from our words...



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It's like a freakin' reunion on here!

E, my friend, I am so sorry that your sons had to go through that with their mom. No child should have to.

I can tell you firsthand that taking the high road is the only way to go.

If you don't, you can be sure that your children will be the ones to suffer for it.

Because at the end of the day, your children are best served by having both parents in their lives.

You handled it beautifully and you continue to do the right thing.

I know your children will be ok.

They just need to work through this.

I have always said, they are always watching and listening.

We must be extra vigilant in words and actions, always.

You only get one shot at this parent thing. It is our responsibility to do the very best we can.

Your xw knows what she did, E. Whether she will ever admit it is on her.

You continue on your path.

And may your children continue on theirs.

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Hey Brookie long time my friend...

Hope all is well, you know where to find me smile



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Hey y'all ... long time no see!

E ... I don't really have anything to add ... we've talked about this so much, but I'm just so happy to see that you're finally getting to see some of the rewards for your hard work. That high road can be a b!tch, but there really is no other way.

(((hugs)))
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Hey Brookie long time my friend...

Hope all is well, you know where to find me smile


Hi Cat, You don't know me, but I wanted to say hello anyway. I like your style.

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Wow Eric. Holy ******* wow. I couldn't help but shake my head in disbelief when I read this. It was like I was reading my sitch. It's identical right down to XW accusing me of cheating and saying that she would go to therapy. I couldn't believe the similarities. It's almost freaky.

PEI, I agree with you. The high road is a bitch but worth it.

Antonia, you don't post to me anymore. I just wanted to say hello and hope that you are doing well.

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Wow. I'm glad your boys are that strong, E. Glad you kept your cool and glad you came back to post words of encouragement for taking the high road.

Be there for them. A lot for them to digest, especially the oldest (they often take the role of protector for their siblings; more to work out..)

Be good, amigo. And stay away from the tutu smile

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My lavender tutu wearing friend:

That is a lot of new information, but not really.

Your job?

Break the pathology of your legacy that was given you.

And what your W has given you.

Eric

My friend

You do have this spirit. You have been an inspiration to me personally.

The pathalogy is that you must break: is your children will be loved regardess of life circumstances.

They are the top of the pyramid.

Everything is a function of them ...

Else

They will be where you are today. Dysfunction.

Think my friend always. ALWAYS of what you leave for your children.


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