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Figarosmom

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7. Hang in there

Reply to NewHendoLib (Original post)

Tue Nov 25, 2025, 01:43 PM

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He's already got o e child he has nothing to do with, that gives you a template. Once he gets involved with a new woman he'll be too busy with her and he'll soon be bored with your daughters baby too. The new woman may even insist he pay attention to her and not someone else's child.

My husband was an alcohol alcoholic and they have a way of getting worse and letting everything else in life slip away. Hopefully he'll soon think the child takes up too much time from his social life and leave you and your daughter alone. It shouldn't take long.

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