Just woken up. Feeling quite relaxed.
The dog has slept on the bed with me for the first time ever.
The landlord, who lives upstairs, has had music on all night. Not sure what it is, mostly folk / gentle music. I’m quite enjoying that, which is just as well!
Still lots of stuff that sort out. I’d like to get it done, but I’m not going to stress about it.
Planning a shopping trip today. A few things we want to get, including some plants and maybe some lamps to make the place cosy.
Spoke to ex-H (might as well start getting used to writing that). He was contrite - all his fault and he understands why - which is all very well - heard it before, but it never extends to actually doing something proactive to sort himself out.
He asked whether DS was with me. He didn’t ask about seeing DS on the phone. No custody fight for me. I was thinking afterwards that if it was me, and my spouse left with the children, I’d be desperate to know when I could see them and whether I could have them 50%, but nothing. When I pointed this out and asked whether he shouldn’t be asking about seeing DS, ex-H’s response was “Well that’ll be up to him”.
I haven’t told DS, but I will tell the social worker who’s been helping. Ex-H was more concerned about DDog. Which says it all really.
Anyway, I’m going to end on a happy note. I love my new flat. DS does too and my young adult daughter, who has helped and is also staying for a while.
Thanks again for your encouragement. I’ve seen these threads before and I knew you wonderful vipers would have my back.