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Cathlete
Hey ladies -
Y'all helped me so much that I thought I'd post an update. Tuesday I received a text page from DSD apologizing for taking the deoderant and letting me know that she went out and bought more for both of us. She put in on my dresser with a little bow tied around it.
Of course, I received the page, but never saw it, until she mentioned something to DH about it and he told me. (My phone vibrates when I receive a txt page - it was in my purse). He immediately assumed that I ignored it and was very angry at me. I simply went upstairs and thanked DSD, told her I thought she was extremely thoughtful and that I am grateful that she's my daughter. (I do not call her my step-daughter). She and I ended up apologizing profusely to each other and hugs and tears were exchanged. I cannot tell you how proud I am of her for admitting she did wrong and resolving the conflict completely on her own. I did tell her, though.
DH and I went a few more rounds, and I know I was insulted that he would think I would ignore such a sweet message on purpose. Nothing really got resolved that night, but the next day (yesterday), we had a long, long talk (via IM and in person - I better at expressing my thoughts through writing). He apologized for not believing me, and we are on much firmer ground. We are still going for counseling, but I know that this crisis has passed. I am fully relaxed and celebrated this morning with a fun round of IMax 2!
I want to thank you all for listening and for the wonderful suggestions I got. Words simply cannot express how much I sincerely appreciate y'all being there for me. {{{{HUGS}}}}
Y'all helped me so much that I thought I'd post an update. Tuesday I received a text page from DSD apologizing for taking the deoderant and letting me know that she went out and bought more for both of us. She put in on my dresser with a little bow tied around it.
Of course, I received the page, but never saw it, until she mentioned something to DH about it and he told me. (My phone vibrates when I receive a txt page - it was in my purse). He immediately assumed that I ignored it and was very angry at me. I simply went upstairs and thanked DSD, told her I thought she was extremely thoughtful and that I am grateful that she's my daughter. (I do not call her my step-daughter). She and I ended up apologizing profusely to each other and hugs and tears were exchanged. I cannot tell you how proud I am of her for admitting she did wrong and resolving the conflict completely on her own. I did tell her, though.
DH and I went a few more rounds, and I know I was insulted that he would think I would ignore such a sweet message on purpose. Nothing really got resolved that night, but the next day (yesterday), we had a long, long talk (via IM and in person - I better at expressing my thoughts through writing). He apologized for not believing me, and we are on much firmer ground. We are still going for counseling, but I know that this crisis has passed. I am fully relaxed and celebrated this morning with a fun round of IMax 2!
I want to thank you all for listening and for the wonderful suggestions I got. Words simply cannot express how much I sincerely appreciate y'all being there for me. {{{{HUGS}}}}
