DS (12) is really struggling at the moment and has recently opened up to me about issues he's having with anxiety and depression. I've started the process of getting help for him - I've spoken to a counsellor and the GP (who wasn't particularly helpful) - but I suspect we've a long way to go.
I haven't spoken to his dad about it yet. DS has asked me not to because he doesn't want to talk to his dad about it and is worried about how he will react. I feel like I have a duty to let him know - but I don't want to make things more difficult for DS and he might resent me for doing it so I don't want to go behind his back.
Ex is not at all a reasonable person in general but it might help him to understand if DS is quiet when he's with him. And legally I think he ought to know.
What would you do? Would be grateful for any comments