We met with SDs counselor tonight. She seems caring. She is not yet a licensed LLC, but somewhat close. away from becoming one. She asked DH to sign an agreement stating he will try not to subpoena her to testify. This is reason number 2 why DH should have been the first one to get SD a counselor: hex picked, so if she DOES have to testify and claims there are elements of parental alienation, hex can come back with "but she's not yet licensed". And if he wanted. a counselor to testify in court, SD would have to warm up to having a second one.

See, I saw ALL of this coming. But did DH? Nope. Whatever.

I read all the documentation to the counselor. She had a poker face the entire time. I'm sure she tries her best to remain neutral. I might have come across as TOO strong with the "THIS is what hex does regarding involving SD in adult subjects, this is alienation that I correlate to being wrong and contributes to her outbursts." But overall, I came across as concerned and caring. I did compliment hex. I told the counselor that what I thought is BEST for SD is EQUAL amount of time with both parents, and no alienation. I did cry. I told the counselor I feel overwhelmed with SDs "secrets". She encouraged me to listen But tell her to share these things with the counselor as well. Okay.

We get back to the house and DHs lawyer sent him the email with hex's response to the motion. Hex denies alienating SD from DH, stated DH brings it on himself, and that he has not utilized the parenting coordinator. Hex wants to keep the same GAL we have now (the man who has never met SD). Okayyyy. Lawyer said that is our best bet. Oh, and hex is asking us to pay her lawyer fees and for CS to remain the same as before DH got laid off, as that is his "earning potential".

Honestly? I think we will lose this. I don't want to. I told DH we might as well go all out. If I have to testify, I will. I don't want to. But hell...this is the last shot. I honestly range from caring passionately to not wanting to care and run away every day.