Quote from: Edge on September 17, 2012, 07:41:53 PM
Custody of my son is finally almost arranged (for now). I'm the primary care giver, but the other dad has him for four days out of seven for two out of three weeks. I suppose I shouldn't be jealous because he'll spend most two out of the four days at day care, but he's staying overnight as well. But that was what I had to bargain so I could have one weekend every three weeks. Yeah. I want to ask for more, but that will just drag things out further. I feel guilty for not fighting harder right now though. But in a few years, I'll be done my first degree and we'll be able to save up some money and move to another province where I will be able to protect my son and build a better life for us. I just hope the courts let me. I'm worried about that especially now that his other dad gets so much time with him.
I wish I had Rumplestilskin's knife right now.
And if anyone thinks I'm being unfair, I am talking about the man who might one day kill my son. (And has threatened it and other things.) Fair has nothing to do with it.
*Sending a hug your way.*
Two times people feel especially powerless: When dealing with kids and dealing with the courts. Custody disputes combine both of them into one meat grinder.
Just remember, Edge, you are very brave. You are fighting for your son in the smartest ways you know how, you're accepting the challenge of protecting your son, and you're starting a university program at the same time.
Your son is lucky to have a parent who cares. You may disagree, but I think caring about another human being, hitching your well-being to theirs, is one of the bravest things you can do.
You have nothing to feel guilty about, IMO.
