Fairly recent split, few kids. Eldest is 8 and has hormones kicking in so is a bit emotional at times. Her dad is also emotional.
8 year old has today told me that daddy is saying things to her (about me) and telling her to keep it a secret and she's not allowed to tell me. Three other kids also piped up that he has said the same to them.
Now I've told her not to keep secrets. There's nothing she's not allowed to tell me. She's allowed to tell me anything.
Turns out it's nothing serious, just about knowing I'm not going to let him move back in (he's enjoying making this all my fault after 9 years of him abusing me).
So what do I do? He has them overnight tonight and all day tomorrow and I'm at work tonight but can cancel if absolutely necessary. He is still bullying and trying to control me so I'm finding it difficult to stand up to him a lot of the time.
Any advice??
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burgen · 03/02/2018 16:12
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