Familiar vibes…

Baby, I dunno…

I know you've faced a lot of challenges I can't fully fathom…

But there are some things…

Well. Some challenges you and I have both faced, haven't we?

And when I see you caught in something that feels so familiar… it breaks my heart a little. Because I’ve been there too.

And it's not just the parenting stuff… even if that's what sometimes brings it out.

Not sure if you caught my eyerolls tonight, but damn…

I'd say maybe you found the lack of awareness breathtaking, but I suspect you're already very familiar…

sigh

Wish I had an answer, babe. I really wish I did. For both of us. For all of our sakes.

But, while you're absolutely right — it's good to have multiple viewpoints to help find a balance…

If one of those viewpoints is consistently
"this is just how I am, I know it's not great, but I'm not even gonna try to change…"

Then what are we even left to work with?

sigh

I hope things smooth out. I genuinely hope you and I are both able to protect those precious relationships…

But I, for one, don't plan to lose myself in the process. Or the kids.

And I hope…

I'm sure…

You feel the same.

Love you, sweet babe.
I'm sorry you're going through it.

If I could just hold you through it all, you know I would.

But even when I can't, you've still got me. I'm right here. Always. For you.

Yours.

PS — Baby, you know I don't anger easily… but, god… when I hear the edge of tears in your voice…