An update to this sorry assed long post https://www.steptalk.org/node/242268 Just put the link to remind anyone interested.

We have not yet received the promised letter from BM's Lawyer. 11 days later...

either he's a v.e.r.y slow writer or it was yet another of her b/s threats.

SS almost 18 took the train back to hometown to visit his grandfather and aunts two days ahead of our visit tomorrow (all saints day - bit like day of the dead, remembrance of those passed on) when we all meet for a family meal out. So, he's been gone since monday morning and its absolute BLISS.

DH came back from work at 11 am this morning (and is off until friday)we had lunch then went to bed for the afternoon }:) was deliciously naughty and then had a nice relaxed dinner together in the evening and are watching a movie.

Yesterday we attended a family barbecue for DH's Father's birthday. One of DH's nieces is a beauty therapist who works for a small business locally. One of the clients of this business is a friend of BM. This person is usually seen by another therapist but if she is away or is fully booked then the niece has to take her clients. This has happened a few times involving this woman.