Family boundaries and celebrations: Why exclusion from a dinner plan led to a difficult decision regarding a birthday event

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I walked to the door and held it open.

“The documents stay with my lawyer. They remain sealed unless you try to drag me down with you. The divorce terms are simple: I walk away with what’s mine, you walk away with what’s yours.”

“And Vanessa? The baby?” His voice was barely audible as he stood up.

“That,” I said, “is between you and your conscience. continue reading …