Glad to hear that the split was a mutual one. I always think that's the best, when two people can be adults and make decisions without all the drama. I'm sorry to hear it's over, but the best part is, there's always someone new to meet!
I think it's really big of you to adopt your ex's kids, especially considering all of the circumstances. Too many kids are unwanted nowadays, and too many adults aren't willing to step up and take on something difficult. Sounds like you're a good man. Good luck with everything! I'm sure it'll be hard, but it'll be worth it!
Wow, being a mature student is an amazing thing to do, and totally worth it (I did it too). I really hope you enjoy it! I agree, it's awesome for you to be getting custody of an ex's kid... what a hero! I think I've really hit the jackpot with my own daughter, but I understand not all kids can be as easy. Good luck with that too
Just want to add - pics of Nerv and Envy? *found a new best friend*
Neon Genesis Evangelion and FMA: Brotherhood are two of my favorite anime(well at the moment.... could change). I think Envy was a great character and in the end one of the saddest, Greed also ended up being awesome for different reasons.
I've been told.....and society tells us(at least around here) real men like cars, fixing stuff, getting dirty, like sports, get in to fights, act macho....you know, your supposed to act like the stereo type to be a "real man".
Well, I act like none of that, I love comic books, toys, dorkyness abound, anime, artsy stuff, cute things, D&D... in short I like all the things I liked when I was growing up. But I have realized that throughout the years there is a difference between acting childish and being childish. In being like I am, I can relate to all the kids whom I have in my life. My ex had four when I met her from 2 different fathers and I jumped headlong into caring for them and raising them as my own, then we had my daughter. Nothing changed, they were all my kids and I have all of there names tattooed on my forearm to symbolize that no matter what I will always be a part of their lives.
Right now they are 14, 12, 10,10 and 5, I share interests with all of them and are super involved with knowing what they like and who they are.
I take this challenge of taking on Ocean(the oldest) like I did when I met the kids, headlong and without any reservations. Ocean will be interesting for he is Bipolar and has Aspergers(an autism spectrum disorder), He and the ex butt heads on a daily basis causing stress for both of them and he drove the other boy to try and kill himself (Winter the 12yr old) is currently in residential care due to bipolar, oncoming schizophrenia and other undetermined mental health issues. All of that was inherited by their biological father.
Personally, knowing all this and being able to handle this with level head and the ability not to stress makes me more of a man than other so called "men" who cannot or will not take care of their own.
I agree too! And you're right, being a geek really helps put you on a 'cool' level with kids. I have no interest in these so-called 'real men'. 'Cultured' appeals to me so much more
It must be difficult for you to deal with the kids' problems. As I said, I think I'm really lucky with my own daughter, so I don't know how I'd cope with behavioural problems and such. Best of luck to you, sounds like you're doing some amazing things with your life.
I think it's really big of you to adopt your ex's kids, especially considering all of the circumstances. Too many kids are unwanted nowadays, and too many adults aren't willing to step up and take on something difficult. Sounds like you're a good man. Good luck with everything! I'm sure it'll be hard, but it'll be worth it!
Oh, and good luck with school, too!! I'm jealous!