Just need somewhere to say this

[ByeGermsByeWorries]

My sons dad promised to collect him yesterday to stay for Christmas. He didn't show up. He didn't send a text. He didn't call.

My son is autistic and spent the whole of the last 2 weeks waiting for this date getting increasingly excited. He sat yesterday from 3:30 waiting on the stairs for his dad excitedly and as time ticked on and it became obvious he wasn't coming, there my boy sat, not moving just tears rolling down his face because he doesn't understand. It's 7am and he is still sitting there. Sobbing.

He was active on messenger and all through the evening, he just chose to ignore me and leave my messages, sms, and whatsapps on read.

My heart is breaking hearing my poor little one crying and there is nothing I can do to fix it.

You utter utter fucking evil bastard.

At least he is coming over. Keep your cool, send DS off all cheerily, and when he's had his visit, then play merry hell with the twat.

When is he back with you?

He's coming back on the afternoon of Christmas Day so that he gets to spend time with his family from both sides on the day.

I know when DS sees his dad he will be over the moon all will be forgotten because he thinks his dad is a superhero like most small boys do but this is the first and the last time. I will not let him get away with making a habit of this.

Out of DS earshot of course.

Has he turned up?

The poor darling boy. Hats off to you and DP for doing all you can for your boy and for letting him still express his love his shithead father. That takes strength

He is an absolutely vile cunt and I devoutly hope he does not father any more children. Disgusting. Don't hold back op, tell him exactly how this has upset your child.

I think your DS is due a few extra Christmas treats, isn't he?

He's been, came armed with a happy meal and a pile of chocolate and sweets and an apology much to DS delight. Doesn't make it better but it proved as a good distraction that DS could get in the car and look at his things.

EX-P been told in no uncertain terms that if he dares to even give me a whiff of him doing this again it will be the last time he has the freedom of coming and going with DS amicably and will find himself barred from doing so as I need to protect my sons feelings and wellbeing.

He listened sincerely and didn't try to minimise for once which I appreciate, so he clearly knows I'm deeply unamused.

I also appreciate everyone here taking the time to talk to me when I was upset and feeling useless. Thank you all

Good on you, OP.

cheers to you, the wonderful mum that protects her biy

Boy

What a f'ing bastard

Glad he finally turned up for the sake of your DS.

Merry Christmas OP

My heart is hurting for your wee boy. His father is an utter bastard.

On the plus side, your DP sounds like an absolute diamond.
Wishing the 3 of you a lovely Christmas together when you son returns.

Merry Christmas to you too :)