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BM Pushing her limits, and failing.

BSgoinon's picture

So, BM is in the process of moving out of her house and in with a man that DH has known for 20+ years. This guys is currently sober, as far as we know. But, we don't associate with him so, who really knows. BM will be "renting a room" from him. Which I am not sure how that will work, since she has no income. But whatever. BAD NEWS, this house is less than a half a mile from us. She has NEVER lived this close to us. Ever. Good news is, it won't last long. If this guy truly is recovering, then he won't put up with her crap and won't risk HIS sobriety for her. Regardless, DH has informed BM that nothing with SS will change, she is still not allowed to take him to her house, not even this new "safe" house (as she calls it). DH told her "last I talked to that guy he was literally smoking crack with *old best friend that DH no longer talks to*, so forgive me if I am not jumping at the chance to send my son over there". BM of course got angry and argued that he is a well respected guy and she moved there to be closer to "you and my son". DH responds "well that was stupid of you, you worry about YOU, I've got SS handled".

So, yesterday she wants to see SS for an hour. Asked if she could pick him up from our house at 3 and bring him back at 4. DH says, I need to know where you are taking him. She doesn't respond. 3 o'clock comes and goes and she hasn't picked him up yet. DH calls her and wants to know what is going on. She said she is running late and will be there at 330 and bring him home between 430 and 5. DH tells her NO, he needs to be home by 430 at the latest, he has a baseball game. And, I need to know where you are taking him or you are not to pick him up. They argue, she claims she is fine and there is no reason for her to have to tell him where she is taking him. He said, if you pick him up, I will call the cops and tell them you kidnapped him. Based on the fact that you have not utilized your visitation time in over 5 months, they will take his word over hers. (he was bluffing, we have no idea how they would handle it since nothing is done through the court). Obviously, he scared her because she hung up on him, called SS and canceled on him. Said she will just pick him up from school on Friday. Yeah, there is no school on Friday. Idiot.

She showed up at his baseball game for about 20 minutes last night. With wet hair and short sleeves on. It was about 45 degrees outside. Just long enough for her to tell SS "I was at your game".

I give this living situation ONE MONTH before this dude has had enough. He's apparently 5 years clean. She is still "in love" with meth man, according to her FB DH says. So she is certainly not done with the fast living.

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BSgoinon's picture

SS at this point would rather not see her. She canceled and he was basically relieved. Last week he told her not to pick him up at all and didn't want to be with her on her birthday. He is a smart kid. He knows what's going on. He knows that his dad and I love him very much and WE would do anything for him. That's comfort enough for him at this point.

He will always have a strained relationship with her now. They used to be close. He used to feel for her, and worry about her. He has given up on that. I can't blame him.

BSgoinon's picture

moving- It has taken over a decade to get to this point. But he is pretty good at shutting down her shit.

Sweet T's picture

I am very proud of your DH for standing up to her. He has been pretty easy on her previusly. I do not comment often but I always read your blogs and think to myself that I am so glad that this boy has you in his life.

BSgoinon's picture

Sweet T, thank you for posting. I agree, in the past DH has let her get away with WAY too much. I am relieved that I don't have to worry that he will let her slide anymore.

BSgoinon's picture

Another, you are likely ABSOLUTELY RIGHT. He may be a functioning user right now, I'm not sure. He does work, I know that much. But that doesn't really mean anything to us at this point.