My ex and the father of my 2 sons came in from out of state to visit for Thanksgiving. He’s been here for a week, and has not given me a break or any type of help at all. He has stepped over things he could have helped with (metal shelving in garage), he hasn’t got up once with our 2 year old who is going through a sleep regression, he has not built legos with our 6 year old or done anything at all with them other than take them shopping. He has laid on my couch all day while they are at school and daycare and watched me package 60 orders, then watched me drive to pick them up, watched dinner be made etc etc. he has watched me do all of this with a weakened immune system bc of treatment, a double ear infection going on week 6, and he arrived at the tail end of us having Covid🫠 he’s done less than nothing and I’m at my breaking point.

So I booked a fucking hotel and told him to pick the kids up, I wouldn’t be there✌🏼

Now I’m soaking in a lovely jacuzzi tub, with lots of snacks nobody will ask for, Pennifer & Penelope are locked and loaded with Floruit cured resin & wedding cake, and I’m watching true crime docs while my favorite candle ever burns. (Side note they’re half off at Sephora rn!) I digress, There’s a nice soft robe waiting for me when I get out, clean sheets and peace and quiet. I’ll make sure I’m back in time to get the boys to my moms for dinner tomorrow and not a moment sooner. Hope he enjoys.

***Also I do feel guilty making this post, I know this isn’t possible for everybody. I’m 7 years sober, this is the first time in my life I can afford to take care of myself the way that I should😭