So DH recently bought tickets for SS's girlfriend to visit us here.

He hoped that it would maybe extend an olive branch to SS.

Well three days before the flight, SS's girlfriend breaks up with him. Which logically speaking was the only conclusion.

And SS has shown all his anger at DH as expected. 

I'm trying to separate myself and my children from this conflict. But I can see that they're confused by someone who is living in our basement apartment who they've been told is their brother who won't even be around us.

Hi there. Sorry I need help- the step kids mother constantly telling lies to the kids about me and their dad. E.g along the lines of "your dad doesn't want to see you" even though he always picks them up, tries to arrange extra time which she refuses. She only allows extra time if it suits her. She's a complete narcisstic- which one of the kids is really picking up some of these traits (that's a whole other issue!!)

My husband and I are dealing with a psychopath.  As our custody battle continues, my husband has really gotten a backbone.  He has no problem telling his ex-wife exactly what he thinks of her.  I like to think that I was able to put those qualities in him after being with me for a few years he has been able to freely speak his mind.  I am proud of him for how far he has come and how he is able to say what he wants and tell this abuser exactly what he thinks of her.  But...because his ex cannot abuse him anymore, she has put the blame on me.  I am the one behind him wanting custody.

I got this from a friend of mine. Vile, hideous, heartbreaking.

https://parentalalienationspeaks.com/