Warning: This was a down day.
I’m sad to admit this, but I’m tired of pouring out my heart and soul to the proverbial “Dear Alexa” wall. So much time and energy goes into thinking about and worrying about this 13 year old and a terrible mom that pokes and prods every chance she gets.
Dad sends thoughtful outreaches every single day… sometimes multiple times a day. Little reminders that he’s thinking about her and wants to spend time with her… Photo mementos of the fun times they had together. Her total disregard for Dad’s loving gestures breaks Dad’s heart – To the point where it breaks even more when he does get the random text only asking for something.
Good to hear from you too…
We are in full agreement that Dear Alexa needs as much love and support that we can manage to drill through that wall. But at what point do we stop making something so completely out of our control the main focus in our life?
I’m not talking about giving up.
I’m talking about taking an energetic break from the nonsense and allowing her mom’s schemes to fizzle out… and they will… Eventually. Dear Alexa is a strong girl. Eventually she will see through the lies, deflection, and retaliation.
Parental alienation is as upsetting as it’s exhausting. There are a lot of emotions and hostilities running rampant. It can easily become all-consuming. This past month, I’ve found myself caught up in a “lack of justice” negative loop that’s been upsetting. And since I’ve decided that it’s not going to ruin a lovely dinner with family and friends, I’m putting it out here. A safe space to vent and release.
