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Hi all,
Im going through so much and the only thing i can think of that would bring everyone peace would be me to stop fighting and just let it take its course.
Ive never been a father. As time goes by my child is now 13 months old. I have seen my child once at a few weeks old.
It extremely discouraging how ive been treated and portrayed. I wont go into details about what happened but it would be alot for anyone to take in.
I think what hurts the most is the betrayal. How im being portrayed. My self esteem is shot and i cant repair it trying to fight where im not wanted. I just want peace.
Im a very easy going person thats been completely worked and im broken.
Hi Anon,
Sorry to hear that you fell like this. Pleased you've joined the forum and have reached out.
It would be good if you could share some of the things you mention. I too was new to the forum not so long ago and found that people on here do not judge.
My own circumstances are that I faced serious allegations from my ex, some true, some not so true and ended up with a serious criminal conviction, nearly went to prison which impacted my ability to see the kids etc and I've had lots of support from everyone on here.
Sometimes opening up helps, whether on here or via your GP etc.
Stay positive,
ps most on here all have things we've been through so nothing is too much to take in.. you will find that there are many on here including myself who just want to help others and share advice based on our own experiences...
You won't be judged on here. Don't be afraid to open up or use this forum to let off steam. There are plenty of dads on here who have been through different situations and we can all offer advice where we can from our own experiences.
I think a lot of use, including me, have felt defeated and want to give up, but we don't. We all know the mother generally gets the better deal, but we all want the same thing, and that is to be in our childrens lives.
hi anon112,
what has happened? have you been to court previously?
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