I'm sorry, Claire. I hope you find it therapeutic and good for your soul to write about this stuff regarding your ex, because you certainly know how to tell a powerful story. Helps people to see all sides of human nature, if they haven't experienced it themselves or know anyone who has.

Your ex-husband sounds like he's desperate AF. My uncle and two cousins, all deceased now, were heroin addicts and would steal anything and everything from family members in order to get their fix. Nothing was off-limits. It's good you discovered his latests tactics in time.

Also pretty incredible that he has contributed nothing to his own child. Bravo to you for essentially being a successful single mother. My wife assumed that role too with me being out of commision for the past 9 years. I see how difficult of a job it is. But, let's face it, women are the stronger species and can handle shit just fine. Keep up the good work.