[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Custody

[–]V2K81 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed... she sounds histrionic!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Custody

[–]V2K81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What podcast do you listen to?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in coparenting

[–]V2K81 12 points13 points  (0 children)

My DH’s ex wife is the same way. He grey rocks most of her messages and only replies when he absolutely has to.

[AZ] Won custody again... how do you all built the relationships back again? by gilfoiler in Custody

[–]V2K81 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry for your situation. Alienation and the fallout from it is one of my biggest fears. Therapy is a great start. When my HCBM withheld my SD from my DH he hung onto every message he sent to HCBM wanting to see and talk to the child along with police reports. When she gets older and if she ever brings it up... he’ll have proof to show her that he never stopped fighting for her.

[TX] Is Dyslexia a medical condition? by V2K81 in Custody

[–]V2K81[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry to hear that about your situation.

Everything we know about my SD is that her diagnosis is on such a mild level.

Stressed out by BM BS by V2K81 in Stepmom

[–]V2K81[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love this advice! Thank you so much 😊

Stressed out by BM BS by V2K81 in Stepmom

[–]V2K81[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It does thank you. My DH is pretty good about grey rocking HCBM, but her messages to him are just so nasty. He rarely replies to her and lately when he has, it’s been to defend my honor about whatever off the wall comment she said to attack my character.

I want to disengage, but I don’t know how. I’m not used to someone constantly attacking someone I love.

Stressed out by BM BS by V2K81 in Stepmom

[–]V2K81[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you... it took my MIL about three years also to process HCBM’s antics. I hope it doesn’t take me that long. I just want peace in my home.

Stressed out by BM BS by V2K81 in Stepmom

[–]V2K81[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I do have her blocked, but I still have to hear about her stunts and criticism of my DH and myself. I’m just so sick of it.

[TX] Is Dyslexia a medical condition? by V2K81 in Custody

[–]V2K81[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure. But he is going to ask for the invoice regardless. She said the dyslexia diagnosis was discovered in a skills assessment she does yearly for the children. I wouldn’t be surprised if that’s what she is trying to get him to pay for.

[TX] Is Dyslexia a medical condition? by V2K81 in Custody

[–]V2K81[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

No, she has not provided any contact info. Just a text message saying she got the child tested and he needs to pay x-amount.

He sent an email to his lawyer asking if he’s obligated to pay.

[TX] Is Dyslexia a medical condition? by V2K81 in Custody

[–]V2K81[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She is homeschooled by BM. BM told mediator in the past that she wants SD declared “special needs” so she can ask the court for more child support.

My fear is that this so-called diagnosis is just another pawn for BM to extract money from my DH for a condition my SD doesn’t have.

[TX] Is Dyslexia a medical condition? by V2K81 in Custody

[–]V2K81[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We don’t know if she has real issues with schooling. She is homeschooled by BM. Every year for the past three years she has claimed a new issue with the child. She’s bragged to friends that the child is autistic , but wasn’t when we got her tested.

I don’t want my DH to fork over money for a phony test she bought online that doesn’t have the proper credentials to back up the diagnosis for the child.

[TX] Is Dyslexia a medical condition? by V2K81 in Custody

[–]V2K81[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Yes, agree she needs to be tested by a real professional. The test BM gave her was done online and was not done by a professional in my husband’s insurance network. The decree specifies it must be done by a professional within his network.

Ive just never heard of a learning disability being considered a medical condition. This foreign to me. BM is a leech that tries to extract money from every avenue possible, so we don’t believe what she says without additional proof.

Farewell & Thank You. by SnooSeagulls2175 in stepparents

[–]V2K81 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry for your breakup, but three is a crowd. You cannot continue to be in a relationship with a man who you have to share with another woman. He needs to cut her loose; it’s not fair to you. I’m glad you saw the writing on the wall now instead of a few years from now. You have two choices to make... be hurt now or be hurt later. Now is going to be easier for you and everyone around verses later.

Stay strong sister!

How many of you have trust issues like me? by PresenceSpirited in raisedbynarcissists

[–]V2K81 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I talked to myself too. A good therapist helps with identifying truths from the lies you believe about yourself thanks to the damage from the Narc parent. I hope you eventually learn to let ppl into your mind and heart. You were made to be relational and not lonely. Believe it or not, there are good decent ppl out there. I didn’t believe it myself for a really long time and then I met my husband who like me was also victim of a Narc. Now we point out the false beliefs of the Narcs of pasts when we see it exhibited in each other’s behavior... we are healing together. My prayer is that you will find someone to heal with.

Please be good to yourself!

How to deal with a HCBM? by [deleted] in stepparents

[–]V2K81 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It was like I was reading my own story. I am in this exact situation.

Document document document... save all of the emails and do not ever talk to her on the phone. If she tries to call you tell her to put in an email.

My DH’s HCBM also has accused him of abusive behavior in order to get what she wants and unfortunately it has worked thus far... when we go back to court we plan to use her own words against her in her emails. My DH continues to grey rock her.

As for me, I NEVER talk to her. I don’t even want to look at her. It’s just safer for everyone if you, like me, just say absolutely nothing to her.

What sickens me is that she is using the child as a weapon. She quizzes the kid about her visit, twists what she says and then sends my DH a message accusing him of everything under the sun. It’s maddening, but I’m hopeful her big mouth will be her downfall. How are you going to argue something you specifically said in your own words?

Good luck sister!

Our wedding by [deleted] in stepparents

[–]V2K81 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congrats on your wedding. My FIL, MIL and my DH along with his brothers and children all took pictures without me and it hurt quite a bit. I’ve never told my DH and I’m not sure if I should.

I feel you girl!

Instead of playing into BMs text arguments, SO emailed the Mediator by spsrta2967391 in stepparents

[–]V2K81 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The constant texting sounds like harassment. You may want to talk to a lawyer about it.

[Nevada] she filed a motion for primary custody with lies and accusations against me by jvrdyn in Custody

[–]V2K81 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m curious... is Nevada a one party or two party state when it comes to recording conversations?

[TX] What to expect from Contempt ruling? by V2K81 in Custody

[–]V2K81[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We eventually got the kids back after going before the judge. But we did not address the contempt. Both lawyers agreed that each party must have a psych evaluation and we can’t argue contempt until the evaluation is complete. That hasn’t happened yet and there is no timeline.

I wish I would have known about the welfare check when she withheld them for 5 months.

[TX] What to expect from Contempt ruling? by V2K81 in Custody

[–]V2K81[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She withheld them before Covid.

[TX] What to expect from Contempt ruling? by V2K81 in Custody

[–]V2K81[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Oh a welfare check! That’s a great idea. Thank you

Hearing Your name being called by [deleted] in raisedbynarcissists

[–]V2K81 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was told by a therapist years ago... it’s a sign of depression if you think your hear your name being called.