Maybe I shouldn't ask this, Thunderbear, but you seem like a cool person, so I will.

Do you see the humor in this situation, yet? If not, I bet you do someday. It is funny because it is so personally mortifying.

Seeing the humor in humiliating situations is incredibly healing, in my opinion. Is there a better way to cope?

I involuntarily snorted with laughter when I read the name of this thread -- "My Son Took My Journal to School" -- b/c I couldn't help but perceive the inherent comedy in the situation . . . along with a sympathetic pang of horror for your position.

If this isn't a funny story for you yet, I bet it will be one day. You'll tell your grandkids about it when describing what a scamp their father was.

Mike