Roberta –  This is totally my decision to disconnect.  No fanfare, no drama, just done.  I am tired of chasing my children around ‘begging’ to be a part of their lives.  I have asked repeatedly for them to keep us informed of their activities so that we can plan and prepare to attend.  My son and his family is about 45 minutes away, and my daughter and family is 4 hours away.  Both have waited until the last minute to notify us, or not bothered at all.   I am tired of chasing them around trying to have a relationship with them.  It is a matter of self-respect and self esteem.

Brandy – He texted me saying that because of the cruise, they were changing the date.  I knew nothing about the cruise, and nothing was said about it at Thanksgiving.  All of the communication was by text.