Anita- he has tried to get along with her, at first he was more enthusiastic but my daughter foubd this challenging as she was used to it always being the two if us, he was very patient with her during this time (more than me) as she was struggling with her anger and was lashing iut and being disruptive, it was a very hard timetime for all of us as she was adjusting to him being in our lives.He has tried to be more happier when they first reconnect but she tends to criticise him and challenges him which causes alot of tension, then he would stop giving her attention and would focus his attention on his phone while in her presense ( I have told him many times not to do this) now he doesnt have much energy for both of us and does not engage as he is always consumed with his depression and tiredness, so I have overcompensated for this and my daughter is used to his way of being which is something I dont ever want her to get used too but the three of us are very open with each other of how we feel, it is hard for the three of us to feel safe and content at the same time. He has never physically harmed her and occasionally has shouted at her and she has heard many arguments which im not proud of, so he could be so much better which he has admitted but this is not enough, he needs to consistently give my daughter what she needs.

I hope thus helps anita and I will come back again as I have had a positive session in coupkes therapy today.