Gloria to God:

Dear God, my former husband is visiting my daughter for a few days. There were many years at a stretch when there was no contact, so it is miraculous that he comes to visit. Something must bring him here, but, even so, he seems unable to give Lauren affection or regard. Rather, he makes cutting remarks and puts her down. Strangers are by far nicer to her.

Lauren is out of work, and, for example, he said, "Did anybody ever give you a recommendation?"