Acting, Lies & the Narcissist

My youngest son drove me to a Dr's appointment tonight.    It's often illuminating spending time with captive children, and tonight did not disappoint. My son has recently started working as a cashier in the market down the street from our home.  While waiting for my prescription, he launched into a tirade about how much … Continue reading Acting, Lies & the Narcissist

When Bad Things Happen To Bad People

I think it's called Karma? Background: The support my ex was stipulated to pay was increased, substantially, on 2/1 The amount he actually paid did not go up.  At all. His response, when I asked him about it, was "that's between the state and my employer.  I have nothing to do with it" I spent … Continue reading When Bad Things Happen To Bad People

What Was I Thinking?

When my spouse 1st left me and gave me his proposal for support and division of property, I was horrified.  It was so clear that his intent was to walk away and wash his hands of responsibility for me and his children.  It was such a horrible offer, I didn't even consider it.  How stupid … Continue reading What Was I Thinking?