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[quote=Anonymous]Similar situation, but I made DS be the one to communicate with dad and tell him he's not coming over or needs a schedule change since age 14. Just like he's expected to communicate with me about pick up, drop off, plans with friends etc. If he wants to go somewhere, do something, he needs to take ownership of the process and coordination. I was tired of being the middle man and advocating on his behalf for a more stable environment and being the one to "notify" dad when a schedule change was needed.

Stability exists here, in my house. You can choose it for yourself at anytime, but it will require you to speak up and build those communication skills.

I told them that nobody in this world will put you first except for yourself. You need to start practicing doing what's best for you and communicating/advocating that to others around you. If others become upset or disappointed, that's on them to manage their own emotions.

There is no financial support or anything that dad can hang over your head that I can't offer myself, and my offer doesn't come with conditions. 
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