Accompanied by her mother

 

Silena Lambertini

A month ago Charlotte asked me to go to senior night for band so that she wouldn't feel embarrassed that she lives in a single parent house.  (or something similar). I was hesitant to say yes for a number of reasons - to begin with...Karrie hates me, won't agree to speak to me about co-parenting (etc.), Charlotte has contempt for me, will only text when she wants something from me.  

A few days ago, there was a sign up sheet for parent night.  Kids wrote who was coming.  Charlotte was one of the last blank names.  This morning, after a challenging day at school/ half-day lockdown after a threat of violence, I see that it has been filled in: Accompanied by her mother, Karrie Lange.

I could have expected nothing else.  There has been no change.  It still leaves me feeling bereft.