Anonymous
Post 09/12/2021 20:54     Subject: Abusive DH doing a slow fade for DC

How old is your kid and have they noticed / do they care?
Anonymous
Post 09/12/2021 20:03     Subject: Abusive DH doing a slow fade for DC

This is much better than my Post Separation Abuse ex narc husband.
Anonymous
Post 09/12/2021 16:38     Subject: Abusive DH doing a slow fade for DC

This doesn't sound like a problem. He is responsible for his behaviour. You don't need to address/fix or deal with it.
Anonymous
Post 09/12/2021 15:47     Subject: Abusive DH doing a slow fade for DC

-Be there for your kid.
-Listen to them.
-Ask them how they’re feeling without commenting on the actions by the other parent. Don’t offer explanations for their crappy behavior. Just affirm what they’re feeling: “You sound really upset that your dad didn’t call for your birthday. That makes total sense that you’d feel that way. I’m so sorry.”
-If your child wants to talk with the other parent to share how they’re feeling, it’s fine to offer to role play with them.
-Look into therapy to help your kid navigate this.
Anonymous
Post 09/12/2021 15:37     Subject: Abusive DH doing a slow fade for DC

Never say a negative word.

Let them fade away.

As hard as this will be for your DC they will be way better off.

Why in the world would you want them to have a relationship with an abusive person??
Anonymous
Post 09/12/2021 15:35     Subject: Abusive DH doing a slow fade for DC

Divorced an abusive spouse whose relationship with our kid was significantly less abusive and had a lot of positives. ExDH is doing a slow fade. Will not call unless called, not visiting much, lives away, wants to start a new family. How does one handle such stupidity?