1st visit for dd w/ her Dad thurs eve ..

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Registered: 03-15-2004
1st visit for dd w/ her Dad thurs eve ..
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Thu, 05-05-2005 - 1:23am

& i have to admit, it makes me sad & anxious that she is worried about going.

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Registered: 06-03-2003
Thu, 05-05-2005 - 6:58am

Ok, first the ruthless part of me speaks. Did the sitter hear Ave's side of the phone conversation? I'm all for witnesses. And I don't need to tell you to document ;-).

I don't know much about GALs, but aren't they appointed to serve the best interests of the child? Maybe you could go to her on this. At least Ave is seeing her counsellor before she goes.

STBX needs a kick up the pants from someone. Of course Ave is going to be confused and clingy - his behaviour has more than contributed to that. It's about time he put her feelings first instead of acting like a spoilt baby who thinks a child's feelings are a bargaining tool. Grrrr.

Finally, the part about semantics - its called manners. Basic good manners. They are easy and no fees involved. I'd certainly call him on this (after the visit, of course). Boundary setting, yay.

Rowena

(OK, spot the insomniac who got up in a cynical mood! Yes, she's right behind this computer screen lol).

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Registered: 02-08-2005
Thu, 05-05-2005 - 8:07am
I agree w/Row, she gave some good pointers.
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Registered: 03-15-2004
Thu, 05-05-2005 - 10:22pm

Well, it wasnt horrible, but not great either.

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Registered: 02-08-2005
Fri, 05-06-2005 - 7:26am
Well I am definitely glad to hear that this visit went better than the first one.
5yrssm