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Diamond86
Diamond86

Hi guys. I'm desperately trying to hang in there. This pain is almost unbearable. I miss my life before my mental break down. I've been seeking help since July and my sons father won't let me take him even for a weekend. 


Before my breakdown, my son lived with me...13 whole years.. no  I wasn't a perfect mom but I was a decent one. 


Now my boy lives with his evil father who is pretty mentally abusive towards me... He will only let me see our son at his home.. unfortunately I have no-one else to come up with me and I feel so uncomfortable there.. 


I don't know how to cope. My thoughts keep telling me i suck as a person and a mom.. I never knew pain like this existed.


Thank you for listening 

JJGC1
JJGC1
I know how this must feel. My mother went through similar battles. The best advice I can give you is to stay calm, enjoy all the time you do get to see your son, and slowly and surely enough you will get more and more time with your son, maybe to the point where you get him 50/50. Keep trying girl I believe in you!!!

PS.There are people that do care about you so keep trying!!! I mean I do, I care about all people, and that we all treated equal. Check out Logic's music he has a very positive impact in my life and saved it!!!
arfie
arfie
I wonder if finding someone to accompany you to The Evil Ex House for the visitations would be a good place to start. It takes a village to live a healthy life and the fact that you are so isolated that you have no support for the visits is not a good sign.

I made my own breakthroughs on the isolation-breaking score with live support and community groups. Do you belong to any? On-line support is gaining viability, but it is no substitusky for a flesh and blood shoulder to lean on.

Just just-a-patient wondering. . .

Continued support, whichever way you take it, Diamond. Sorry your son has such an evil father. Do reminders of his evil DNA weigh heavily on him?
KaleidoscopePictures
KaleidoscopePictures
So sorry you're struggling with your son's father. That is really hard. I'm wondeering if you might try sending your son e-mails or little gifts, just to show him you are there and you care. It can be so hard because you have no control over what his dad tells him. I've been there and tt's a difficult place to be in. I am wondering, are you seeing a counselor and if so what are his/her thoughts on what you can do to connect wth your son? I'm also wonderiing if you have a church? That can be a good place to get support, and develop friendships. That may help in your feelings of isolation and in finding someeone to go with you. Hugs to you. I know it's tough.
ellomalley
ellomalley
Hey i am sorry that you feel this way. Just know that you are not alone. I would seek out supporr through others and have people that love you to let you know that you are a great mom and youre doing your best.
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