judy@watarts.UUCP (Judy Belyea) (03/14/85)
I'd like some advice if anyone else has run into this problem: I am the
custodial parent of two daughters (9 and 6). Visitation with their father
is every other weekend and one month in the summer (no longer negotiable).
For four years we have been a well-adjusted family of three with few emotional
problems caused by the breakup. This has changed in the last few months.
Their father is involved in a live-in relationship (not the first) that
seems to be fairly destructive. The emotional atmosphere at the 'other'
home has affected my children to the point that my youngest is sucking
her thumb, not sleeping and has retrieved her security blanket that had
been put away for a number of years.
My question is this: Do I have the right to discuss this situation with
my ex-husband? Communication with him is not good. And, if I do mention
it, what should I say?
I'd prefer not to 'butt in', but it seems that the relationship will
probably go on for some time, and they don't seem to be aware of the
consequences for the children.
If this topic is too boring for the net, I'd appreciate mail.
Judy Belyea
( judy@watarts )