I was feeling numb and just wanted to hide away. Then I acknowledged the hurt I was feeling, my ex has been gossiping about what a bad mom I am to my kids. This is the second chapter of my life - him taking pot shots over the fence at my self esteem. I asked my daughter if I have been there enough for her. I asked my ex if something I was doing was bothering him. I asked myself, what kind of mom I was aiming to be. I'm okay. This is another learning exercise, and I would like to be an adult in my family. It is not much fun but it works.