Effects of Divorce

I know it’s a broken world
but as a dad, I just saw something here at work that was painful to witness.
This lady just opened her mail and starts jumping up n down
all excited, like she’s won the lotto. Being curious, I asked “What is it, whatchoo got?”
She responds “Finally, $212 in Child support, my kids child support!” she starts kicking her feet
back n forth like the ends of a cake mixer.

What’s hard for me is she’s celebrating the receipt of money that is the consequence of a broken family.

What’s hard for me is she doesn’t realize she’s happy over something so small. Her happiness is directly linked to the $200 check, not the effect of the kid missing a daddy.

I’m sure her kid needs the money
and I’m trying not to judge her, I dunno the story. It’s just weird for me cuz I’ve fought through many trials
(and I’m sure there will be more) to protect my family from being broken. For what? To make the common denominatorthe monthly fee following a sperm donation? Sad.