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18 Years and You Haven’t Changed a Bit
Your silly sneaky behavior just shows you’re still not ready to be a father
You thought you were being so slick, didn’t you? Wait until the youngest child turned 18, almost one month to the day after his birthday, and then reach out to him. And use your wife’s account to do it, so I won’t see your photo and know it’s you.
But here’s what you didn’t count on: my son and I are close. Both of my sons and I are close. We talk. They show me things, especially when they get excited.
And that’s where you screwed up (this time).
You see, your wife sent a message talking about how much she loved his art. And maybe she genuinely does. But he showed me her message because he was so excited about a potential new customer. And I know her name.
Did you think I’d forget? Sorry but I’m not like you. Out of sight, out of mind is not my style. I remember the name of the woman who encouraged you not to pay child support. It’s hard to forget when she’s as shitty a mother as you are a father.
And you also forgot to do a sweep of her profile. It took me two seconds to find a photo of the two of you.
Think I’m still just bitter over the divorce (the divorce that was my idea)?
