Morning all.
The kids dad left me a few years ago. His drinking was becoming more of an issue. Apparently I was the problem and he needed to leave. Fair enough
The past 2 years he has been very inconsistent with contact. Out of work. No money and eventually homeless and staying with friends.
Due to lockdown we agreed he would stay here. I still have to work. And the children need his support.
He managed 2 days then went to see a friend. And promised to be back in a few hours. No surprise he fell off the face of the earth.
I tracked him down 24 hours later. yesterday afternoon at his friends. Drunk as a lord doing karaoke. Oblivious of me needing him here so I can work and go shopping as planned. (I got my keys off him as he took the only set I have for the car and left him to it)
So that's the back ground.
I know the 3 c. And I take no responsibility for him in anyway, but finally to my question. I want him to know when he wants to sort his shit out I will support him. My kids need their dad.
I won't give him money etc. But would like to keep in touch. Do you think that's a good idea. I don't want to give him mixed messages. I also don't want him to think he is completely alone as he has a history of suicidal thoughts. I have told him to see gp before. Obviously currently that isn't an option.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.