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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't understand why you have to hide things from the older kids, especially the one in high school. Give them some credit, don't keep them out of the loop and let them help you.[/quote]

I'm not hiding anything, but I am certainly not going to vent to them about what a dick their father is, or how tough it is for me to go through this.  Or how much I paid an attorney so that there is a chance their father will support them.  They already see that he doesn't call, or arrange visits, but I'm not going to point out that he's out hiking and hanging out with his buddies.  My job as a mom is to let THEM be sad, help them through it, give them a peaceful, consistent environment, and tell them that while life is tough right now, we will be ok.  They do see me get sad and angry, but they need to know that they can count on me 100%.  So yes, I need to protect them from certain things.   It is not their job to help me, it is their job to do well in school, keep on track, and trust me.[/quote]

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