Look out, she's gonna BLOW...

[From The Ashes]

...a gasket, that is. I'm just gonna rant, feel free to ignore me; thanks!

So, my son and his GF has moved down here and everything's great. We get along great, they're busy looking for jobs. So why am I ranting?

It's just this: for 2 weeks in a row, his dad (my EX) has been calling and giving them both a guilt trip and a half about not keeping more in touch. And according to my EX my younger son is mad at me. I called #2 son and asked him about it. Of course, EX has exaggerated.

I won't give him the satisfaction of knowing that I'm put out about it, so here is my response to him.

Hello, asshole:
Thanks for stirring the pot. We don't need the guilt, so here, you can have it back. For someone who hates to be lied to, you sure know how to lay it on thick. When I finally talk J and R to move down here you'll be all alone. Like you deserve, you lying cheating asshole.

Yeah I know I shouldn't be bitter. I'm better off now than I've ever been. It just rankles me.

[Ptah]

1. How about a hug?

[From The Ashes]

2. Thanks Ptah...

you're a sweetie. :hug:

[Gormy Cuss]

3. Oh, FTA,

Your ex has some control issues... I hope that #2 son and family figure out that SA is an easier place to live and leave him stewing alone in OH.

You're not bitter, you're pissed off and rightfully so.

:pals:

[From The Ashes]

5. At least...

...I recognize it for what it is. #1 son and his GF were both upset until I pointed out that EX is trying to make us feel guilty, and if we buy into that, he'll have won.

I'm not pissed at the manipulation, I'm pissed at the drama. I've had more than enough.

[Skittles]

4. you ARE giving him the satistfaction

that reponse lets him know he's getting to you - would be much more effective to JUST IGNORE HIM

[From The Ashes]

6. Ah, but there is a difference...

...if I react as he thinks I will, which is to call him and bitch, taht would give him some satisifaction. Responding here is safe, because he wouldn't be caught dead here. So I can vent, and he doesn't get the response expected.

Wanna kick his ass for me? He sooooooo deserves it.

[Skittles]

7. honestly

that kind of asshole thrives on attention - igoring him is his worst nightmare - for real

[From The Ashes]

8. you hit the nail on the head...

...he's an asshole of the highest order.

[Skittles]

9. I could still kick his ass though

asshole ass be my favorite :7

[CaliforniaPeggy]

10. My dear From The Ashes!

You rant with the best!

Feel free to let off steam right here...

We've got your back, you know!

:hug:

[From The Ashes]

11. Thanks Peggy...

...better here than at him. :shrug: