Just realized that I haven't shared an update on my oldest in a while. 3rd shift & the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale have kicked my butt lately, sorry ladies!!

We've had some ups & downs since my last post. Joseph was busted "writing a story" with his girlfriend over Google Hangouts that was borderline sexting. After this came to light, my ex & I had a very open discussion a/b co-parenting, being on the same page on kid related things, & on how much Joseph has grown up beyond the "normal" 12 yr old.

After this discussion, the ex went back & had a few heart to hearts w/Joseph. During these, Joseph admitted to my ex that he was struggling w/thoughts of suicide, that he wants to understand his purpose in life, & that he feels like he "blends into the background of life".

That openness helped get the ex fully on board w/Joseph's counseling sessions, among other things we've already been doing at my house. By the following Monday, Joseph was scheduled for his next 3 sessions, had more rules at the ex's house, & more responsibilities at both houses.

He also still has his girlfriend, so all is well on that front. lol