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From the sounds of it, you might just be learning what this is all about 🙂
What I would say is this, and I do find it mildly insulting, you keep referring to this "disney dad" figure. Some people, myself included, who have the unfortunate situation of being separated from our children by major distances only get limited weekend contact. This isn't by choice, its the way it is and imposed really by finances, travelling, and having a life to lead for oneself too. The fact that you keep on and on stating that fathers with weekend contact only are not "real" fathers is like I say, quite insulting, especially when these people like myself have been through the mill to get the contact we have.
Plus, its people like myself, who take time out of my day to help YOU with advice and insight , when we could be helping others or doing something else. It's not nice to read your insulting comments that belittle our efforts and commitment.
Sometimes, I think to myself these threads are nothing more than a wind up.
Firstly, I'm sorry for any insult. The term Disney dad I picked up here and I never said it to insult people. I have read all your cases and I know the struggles you guys have been through. My wife is a saint compared to the rubbish you've guys have gone through. I know this and I appreciate how lucky I am.
I'm not trying to wind any one up. However I see now why some feel that way. Maybe I'm over using this place. I'll cool down.
However, what I feel over contact is my honest opinion and I will challenge any attempt by my wife to restrict my access. I live 30 min from her, she has stated on paper she is happy for me to have unsupervised contact at a centre, I currently have unsupervised contact but now she is trying to tell me that I can have contact as and when it suits her. I simply won't accept that and seek what I'm entitled to, nO matter how long it takes. I'll do everything the courts will say but each and every time I'll tell them that I want 50/50 shared residency because it's what my son needs. I will never compromise on that.
How can I one day look my son in the eye and tell him that despite living only 30 min away and have the means to see him, I never fought for him to get what he is entitled to.
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