Well it sounds like you almost got sucked in completely, but then stopped yourself. Give yourself a pat on the back for that. keep the cell phone off. If you think she's calling the regular phone, let it go to voicemail. enjoy easy child's birthday and don't let her ruin it.
Sounds like the same old song and dance to me. Trying to get money and making up all kind of stories. My son is a recovering heroin addict, so my stomach is flip flopping just reading your post. I fell for things like that many a times.
Stay strong. You know how to not enable and you caught on quick. Good for you.
Do you go to alanon. If not yet, get yourself to a meeting. It will do you wonders.
