My 17-year-old son is doing his A-levels and lives with his father. We had a rather acrimonious split, 10 years ago. After a couple of years I realised I was dealing with a narcissistic control freak, a real bully who expects me to obey his every command. I have survived by limiting contact, trying not to engage with him, just to keep the peace for my son's sake.
Well I'm done with this now, so sick of him dictating to me. I've been honest with my son and explained how fed up I am. The point is, my son is now 17 and I treat him like a young adult. We can make arrangements directly, I do not see any reason to have to correspond with his father.
I am planning to send him a final email to say I will not respond anymore and to say I will deal directly with my son. Of course, I will continue to pay the child support until he has completed his education. But other than that, he can take a long walk off a short pier!
Just wondered what anybody else thinks?
Ella