To give context - I am a single Mum & currently have as hashimotos & an infection. I’m exhausted and tired and have a DS 8 turning 9. My Dad has died, my Mum is fragile & erratic after loss of my sister and our family has always been fractured and small. I feel very unsupported and alone. The other mums are nice but everyone has busy lives and are at maximum capacity.
My DS aged 8 turning 9 refused to visit his Dad lately. My ex husband is increasingly religious, this has always been the case. I was raised Catholic but he has taken it to new levels. He insists on only going to Latin mass as this is traditional which means driving 30 minutes each way to church. He observes holy Friday’s as per an apparition which said to go to mass each Friday. This means he wishes or tried to take my son out of school.
This evening I agreed to go to football training with my ex husband and son, mainly because my child would get anxious if it was just my ex husband at pick up if he hadn’t planned. Football training went over time and we all agreed to drive to DS 8 favourite dinner place spontaneously and at his request. It’s a 20 minute drive and ex husband asked for all pray the rosary for 20 minutes agreeing I didn’t have to join in. I was happy to pray but requested that we do 10 minutes as DS is 8. I politely requested this as I said 20 after school is a bit much for a little kid. Ex husband said find you don’t have to sulking but insisted son remain praying. He then continued praying without me in a high pitch semi crying sulking voice.
Trying to build their relationship and encourage a balanced and middle ground as I really need the support.
would appreciate advice,