I don't know if it is manipulation in so much as a desire to be comforted.
I remember me and my brother fighting; when Mom separated us and sent us to our rooms, I sat at the door crying "MOMMY!" even though she was the one punishing us.
You may be right. 'Stough though, being a single mom, when she cries for daddy. We have joint custody, so it's not like she doesn't see him; it's just that situations like today feel like rejection of me in his favor. I know it isn't, of course...
from ta2d Mine are 5 and 7 (girls) and my move out date is Saturday. Not looking forward to the oncoming parade of emotions from them or me. I admire your courage. I hope i can do as well. We have joint custody but still im sure it will be a learning experience. By the way how is the tattoo? ta2d.stlbloggers.com/
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Date: 2002-12-02 06:31 pm (UTC)I remember me and my brother fighting; when Mom separated us and sent us to our rooms, I sat at the door crying "MOMMY!" even though she was the one punishing us.
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Date: 2002-12-02 08:21 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2002-12-03 06:55 am (UTC)Mine are 5 and 7 (girls) and my move out date is Saturday. Not looking forward to the oncoming parade of emotions from them or me. I admire your courage. I hope i can do as well. We have joint custody but still im sure it will be a learning experience. By the way how is the tattoo? ta2d.stlbloggers.com/
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Date: 2002-12-03 10:21 am (UTC)Tat's doing well; I just realized after reading your comment that today is the first day it isn't itching me!