Early on in my separation, my son referred to his mother's bf as Dad. It sent such a wave of emotion through me. I was beside myself. I was able to keep a good face on for my son, but it tore me up. It only came up that one time and has never come up since. My son cannot stand his mother's bf. I'm not sure if it was a slip or if it was real. My son sometimes calls me mom by mistake...haha.

So, while it's a bit different, I sort of understand. Being dad is basically the last echo from my former married life. I really like what Di said and agree entirely.

Hang in there. From all of your posts, I feel you are managing through things pretty darn well. But, that's easy to say from this end of the internet connection.

Patrick