Ahhh. Yes. My ex is out of prison. He's been out since last October I think. He started establishing a relationship with his son. He's still a liar. He still manipulates the truth. For the most part, we only talk about our son. He can't find a job. I'm not sure how hard he looks. He may look clean (and I'm not all that sure about that) but he's not recovered. I don't think he ever will be. He's a lost soul and he seems to be satisfied with that. His problems go much deeper than drugs.
I have firm boundaries in place that help guide my contact with him. They are like my rules for living. They help me not to get caught up. The less I know the better.
My son still loves his daddy though. I think he's the only person who does. Ahhh the unconditional love of a child.