your not going crazy..

but dont get upset if it doesn't work

we tried this with DSS mum and its sadly not worked she would still rather blame us and play the you can doa ll the work game which we wont.

but it was good for a few months, she made regular contact etc. but thats all gone again now.

your being a very strong woman, and the way XP is responding, taking DD out without his mum, may be a sign he is ready to grow up and take responsibility and your openess is allowing him to take the baby steps he needs.