I just got a phone call.
The ex wife is in jail, again.
Ordinarily this would be a moment for well if not joy at least a little schadenfreude. But damnit, this is going to hurt the boys. They’ve already been upset with not seeing her on anything like a regular basis, now who knows when they’ll see her again.
Sometimes I wish I could expunge her memories from them. Ever feel that way?
I’m depressed.
I don’t know what to say. I’m sorry.
Do you want to talk about it? How did she end up there? How long will she be? I know it’s none of my business, so…
Maybe, if she’s a criminal, then your boys might be better off not having that interaction in the long run… tho’ it might be painful now.
Again, I’m kinda at a loss here. All I can say is that I’m sorry.
Man, that sucks. I wish I had something better to say.
((stuff))
Simetra I don’t mind talking about it.
I’m pretty sure it was drug related, that’s what she’s been arrested for three times over the last two years. Either possesion or sales.
I’m not sure how long yet. This isn’t her first arrest, and I don’t think she’s qualified to go through drug court or treatment due to priors.
I don’t know if I should mention it to the boys.
How old are your boys?
Just MHO, but if you feel they’re old enough to handle it… then I say tell them. I don’t mean to wax philosophical on you, but everyone deserves the truth, no matter how dilluted that truth is. Especially if it’s about their family.
Easier said than done… I know.
10, 8 & 6. I’m not so much bothered by the jail thing, they saw her arrested once. It’s the "Look boys, your mother is going to be away for…
They’ve had a difficult time of it lately. See I’ve had temorary physical custody of them since last year (finalizing this month) and since January they seen her only 6 times, none for more than 6 hours. She’s refused to make time for them, and they hurting over it. At least the oldest one anyway.