d and i were talking about how awkward it can be to exchange children with the other parent. for me, it is one of the most stressful times of the week because it means seeing proof of how much better bk is living, feeling an urgent need (and dread) to discuss anything that needs to be discussed, and dealing with the emotions of two confused children. in a perfect world i would never have to see him, deal with the bullshit that there inevitably is.
wouldn't if there was a place designed for just this type of situation? a safe, welcoming place where the kids could be dropped off for 15 - 30 minutes, staffed with a whole bunch of responsible adults that would deal with they bullshit for us? anything that needed to be signed or discussed could be discussed (on record) through these lovely (and brave) adults. they could shield the kids from the discomfort and help parents learn to communicate more effectively.
*sigh*
wouldn't if there was a place designed for just this type of situation? a safe, welcoming place where the kids could be dropped off for 15 - 30 minutes, staffed with a whole bunch of responsible adults that would deal with they bullshit for us? anything that needed to be signed or discussed could be discussed (on record) through these lovely (and brave) adults. they could shield the kids from the discomfort and help parents learn to communicate more effectively.
*sigh*