Confessions

[Athene]

He never hugs or kisses me unless he wants sex. My birthday is in a few days and he's been giving me gifts early, but now it seems that as always, he was hoping they would earn him sex. He's said so plainly on more than one gift giving occasion. Should just have him return it all. I clearly don't deserve any of it. I'm lazy, I look so old now, and I'm sick so often. No wonder he only wants one thing out of me, the rest is garbage. When he graduates and doesn't need my money anymore, will he keep me around? Am I worth keeping? I don't feel like it right now. I feel very worthless.

Maybe it's something that needs a little work on both ends. Perhaps, enlisting outside help would be beneficial...if BOTH of you are inclined to make things work for yourselves, and your family.

If not, it may be a good idea to shift focus, and start quietly preparing yourself mentally, financially, etc., for what you suspect may be coming down the pike. Drowning in feelings helplessness, hopelessness, and despondence can make it all too easy to become a sitting duck. 

You're a Mama Bear, remember?