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Feeling super depressed and anxious tonight. Just got back from seeing my son. His father is a real piece of work :(
To make a long story short, I had a mental break down in July. He took our son while I was at the hospital. Now, he won't let me take him back. I've done everything I've needed to do...counseling and medication.
There's this huge hole in my heart. I miss my son like crazy. I had him for 13 years...now he is living with dad.
After the argument his dad and I had, I feel like a bad parent. He tells me that he is now doing better in school and his behavior has gotten better. I'm not trying to be selfish but i want him back home. My son wants to come back home. I wish us parents could be civil. Today we fought a lot... mostly not with our kid present.
Anyone else going through this? How do I keep going when I feel deeply depressed?
Thank you
Don't give up; keep fighting to get him back home with you! You're a good mom always remember that! Sending big hugs!
you are a mother and have a bond where it sounds like the father is deeply concerned.
the best thing is time, time to speak with him and both of you putting your child upmost. even if it hurts. a ground of respect has to be made by him also.
maybe if you could start with a open communication by phone to keep as clos as you can with your son with an openness.
I can say this but without any knowledge of your situation with the father so its at best opinion. but I made my situation work with a mother of my son because we were able to focus on him and the need of both parents working for his good. It took a while but our perseverance showed both of us our love for our child.
Yes, .. I have heard that police will NOT get involved in custody issues. Sounds like the court will solve the problem, ... and I hope soon. Good luck to you.