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The pain is unbearable..

Diamond86
Diamond86

I'm in so much pain, emotionally. I can't seem to shake it off.


I miss my son. I miss my life before my mental break down...


My sons living with his father now...an evil man who won't let me take him for a weekend... I have been getting help for 5 months but no, he still won't let me take our son who is 13.


I don't know what to do anymore. I'm so lost without my son... He lived with me for 13 years.. we share a very close bond.. Now I feel helpless and hopeless because I can only see him supervised  (according to his father.) 


Anyone gone thru this? I can't stop this pain 

sampitt
sampitt
If you are in the U.S., you can consult a local attorney who specializes in family law. You can request a custody hearing with your county family court.
OlderCPer
OlderCPer
Fortunately your son's father doesn't get to decide those Rules, a Family Court Judge does. You need to get an Attorney and deal with this properly. Mental Health Issues does not negate your right to custody of your child.
Absence-of-Self
Absence-of-Self
Have you been diagnosed with any forms of mental illness? It could play a part in any decisions from judges etc
whatswrong19
whatswrong19
Serious mental illness is always made worse when those who have been ill have children. I've had to see it so many times, but we've always had to put the child's needs first where I work. I wish there was a better way, I really do.
cbgrace1980
cbgrace1980
I'm so sorry you are having such difficult pain right now. My child was separated from me by my husband for 8 months and it was the worst time of my life. I was falsely accused of child neglect but the investigation came back that NOTHING was true and that he fabricated everything. I hope that you are feeling better soon. Your son misses you I'm sure. I hope you can at least talk with him on my phone. My ex wouldn't even let me do that. I know that things will get better soon and if they don't, you may need some legal advice. No one has the right to withhold their child from the other parent...even parents in prison have rights to visitation. Hang in there!!!!! I hope your feelings improve soon.
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