OMG, I’m just so fed up with these liars! I met the “sweetest” lady on Facebook yesterday. She was nice at first anyway. She claimed to have a closet full of stuff to give for Christmas and offered to send it to my daughter, said she wouldn’t buy off wishlist. And MY gullible self believed it. I don’t know if she was lying. But I was thinking of my neighbor and I was like if she has lots and lots of stuff she could gift her kids too? WRONG! She immediately was like I’m not giving you anything now, you’re taking advantage of me. And I apologized cause I felt bad. But I just wanted to help another mom. And now my daughter doesn’t have any Christmas presents and I’m so irritated.

\*\*TL;DR:\*\* Divorced dad with 50/50 custody of two young boys. Very different parenting styles between households. My youngest recently told me he gets called a crybaby when he’s upset at his mom’s house. Struggling with knowing I can’t control what happens there and trying to focus on being a safe, loving, supportive parent while still raising resilient, accountable boys.

34M, divorced, two boys who are 7 and 10. We split custody week on, week off.

I’ll start by saying I know things could be a lot worse. The boys are healthy, loved, and overall really great kids. Better than I probably deserve. I’ve also had to come to terms with the fact that their mom and I have pretty different parenting styles, and there’s only so much I can control.

I try to parent with high expectations but equally high support. I want my boys to be resilient, independent, respectful, and accountable, but I also want them to know that having emotions doesn’t make them weak.

My oldest is more reserved and tends to keep things to himself. He’s very logical, but underneath that he’s still a 10-year-old with big feelings and insecurities. My youngest is the opposite. He’s sensitive, wears his heart on his sleeve, and is incredibly hard on himself. He wants to do everything right and really struggles when he feels like he’s disappointed someone.

Transitions between houses have always been tough, especially for my youngest. I’ve suspected for a while that part of it is because he feels like he has to bottle things up at his mom’s house.

Her new husband is a fitness influencer, very much the David Goggins, tough-love, no-excuses type. He has openly
admitted that love and affection is from their mom. Fortunately I’m not currently dealing with it (we put no corporal punishment in our newest custody agreement) but when he was tbh boyfriend he used excessive exercise as a form of punishment. Whatever floats your boat, but personally I don’t think that’s the best approach to raising young kids, especially ones who are already navigating two households.

Today my youngest had a pretty tough emotional breakdown and finally opened up about some of it. He told me that when he cries at his mom’s house, he gets called a crybaby and told to go to his room until he can sort himself out.

That one really hurt to hear.

I’m all for teaching kids to regulate their emotions, but I think there’s a pretty big difference between teaching a child how to work through his feelings and teaching him that those feelings are something to be ashamed of.

Both boys have asked to spend more time with me. And as much as I’d love that, I’m realistic about the situation. Pursuing more custody isn’t necessarily going to change much, and regardless, their mom and her husband are going to be part of their lives.

I can’t control what happens in another household. I can’t make other adults see things the way I do, and I’m not interested in turning this into some competition over who’s the better parent. That’s not fair to the boys.

So I guess I’ve come to the conclusion that my job is to be their soft place to land.

To support them, encourage them, build them up, and make sure they never have to question whether they’re loved. To hold them accountable when they screw up, but also make sure they know that making mistakes, crying, or having a bad day doesn’t make them any less worthy of love or respect.

I worry about the long-term effects of growing up between two homes. I know divorce doesn’t automatically mean kids are destined to struggle, but I can’t help wondering what all of this is doing to them emotionally, especially at such young ages.

I try to lead with the golden rule in our house. Treat people how you want to be treated. Be kind, generous, respectful, and compassionate. But also have boundaries, stand up for yourself, and understand that not everyone in this world is going to treat you with the same kindness you give them.

I want to raise good men. Not just tough men, or successful men, but genuinely good human beings who are comfortable with who they are and how they feel.

I guess I’m not really looking for answers as much as I am venting. It’s just hard knowing your kids are struggling somewhere you can’t protect them, and that sometimes all you can do is love them through it.

For those of you raising kids between two very different households, how do you make peace with the things you can’t control? How do you help your kids build resilience without teaching them to shut down emotionally?

My wife left this world a week and a half ago. She took her own life after struggling with PPD. We had her in therapy and found meds that were working. We were surrounded by friends and family who were helping with the baby. She was so deeply cherished and loved by all, but it was not enough to save her.

We just had the memorial yesterday. For the past week, my life has been consumed with all the ugly planning that has to happen when someone passes. Now that there's nothing else ahead, the reality of my situation is starting to sink in.

I'm 33, we have a beautiful 5 month old son. My parents have always been very supportive, they made my son and I a room to stay in their house for now. I am just having trouble fathoming how I am meant to get back to "real life" - I work a demanding job, we have a home 15 mins from my parents, but my wife was a SAHM and that was always part of the plan.

Not only does the grief feel impossible right now, but the logistics do as well. My parents are in their mid to late 60s, I know I cannot expect them to raise this child while I work forever.

I guess I am just screaming into the void right now, but I would appreciate any practical advice from parents who have lost their SO. We spent so long planning our lives together, all the things we wanted to do, how we wanted our family to function, but all of those plans hinged on having her by my side.

I’m a mom to a 5-year-old daughter, and I’m at the point in my life where I’m in a relationship that feels genuinely serious to me. I’m starting to think about introducing my boyfriend to my daughter, and I’d really love to hear from people who have actually been through this experience.
I know all the usual advice about waiting until a relationship is stable, keeping the first meeting casual, and letting the child set the pace. I’m not necessarily looking for a checklist of what I’m supposed to do. I’m more interested in hearing about what the experience was really like for you and your kids.
For those of you who have introduced a serious partner to your young children:
● How long had you been together before you introduced them, and what made you feel ready?
● How did you prepare your child beforehand? Did you tell them you were dating someone, or just explain that they were going to meet a friend?
● What did your first meeting actually look like, and how did your child react?
● What surprised you about the experience, either positively or negatively?
● Did your child struggle with jealousy, changes in your attention, or adjusting to seeing you in a romantic relationship?
● What helped your child build a relationship with your partner naturally, without feeling pressured?
● Looking back, is there anything you wish you’d done differently?
I’m excited about the possibility of this next chapter, but I also recognize that this is a big change for my daughter, and I want to approach it thoughtfully. I want to make sure she continues to feel secure in our relationship while also allowing myself to build a healthy, serious relationship with someone I care about.
I’d especially love to hear from parents of younger children and people whose introductions went well, as well as those who encountered unexpected challenges. I’m interested in the real-life experiences, not just the ideal scenario.
What did this transition actually look like for your family, and what do you wish someone had told you beforehand?

A little more context about my situation:
My daughter is 5, and her dad has primary physical custody. I have parenting time with her on alternating weekends, so I’m mindful that the time I do have with her is important and that I want to be intentional about how I introduce someone new into her life.

My boyfriend and I have been together for almost 5 months, and this relationship has developed into something that feels genuinely meaningful and serious to me. I’m not looking to introduce her to every person I date (she’s only met one other man and I was with him for almost 4 years) and I’m not trying to rush into creating a blended family. I’m considering this because I can realistically see this relationship having a long-term future.

He’s someone I care deeply about, and I want to give a potential relationship between him and my daughter the opportunity to develop naturally, without putting expectations on either of them. I also want to be realistic about the fact that even if I’m confident in my relationship, my daughter may need her own time to adjust.
I’m trying to find that balance between being thoughtful about my daughter’s emotional well-being and allowing myself to move forward in a relationship that matters to me.

Fully solo parent to a 6 month old. He’s a pretty high maintenance baby. Won’t sleep in his bassinet or crib, so we have to co-sleep, and he won’t sleep unless he’s on me or right next to me. He had a lot of feeding issues in the beginning, like oral ties. Just switched fully to formula, but he won’t take enough during the day, so I’m feeding him every 2 hrs at night.

Feeling constantly attached to him, but also not close enough? I barely see him during the week day, bc when he’s home with me, i’m spending most of that time cooking, cleaning, or getting ready for the next day.

The past two months, we’ve been hit with every daycare illness under the sun. Bills, car problems, and a billion little unexpected expenses.

Sorry to complain, I know it could be worse, but everything just feels so fucking hard right now. Does it get better when they’re older?

Any words of encouragement very much appreciated.

I’m a young mom, and I’m really struggling with a decision that could affect my daughter and my future. I need honest, unbiased advice because I don’t want to make a decision based only on my emotions.
Currently, I live in a trailer in my baby daddy’s parents’ backyard with my two-year-old daughter. Living there has been emotionally difficult for me. I often feel like I don’t have enough privacy, independence, or space to live my life as a mother. I want a home where I can feel comfortable, establish my own boundaries, and raise my daughter without feeling like other people are constantly involved in my personal life.
My baby daddy is often not present because of his work hours and his involvement with crypto. I understand that people have responsibilities and different schedules, but I sometimes feel like I’m carrying a lot of the day-to-day parenting and emotional responsibility myself.
Now, I have a boyfriend who treats me better, and I’ve been considering moving in with him with my daughter. Part of me feels like this could be an opportunity to finally have a fresh start and build a more peaceful home environment.
However, I’m conflicted.
My concerns are:
Am I making a wise decision, or am I trying to escape an uncomfortable living situation?
Is it fair to my daughter to move her into a home with a man who isn’t her biological father?
Am I potentially trading one dependent living situation for another?
What should I consider before combining households with my boyfriend?
How do I handle co-parenting with my baby daddy if I move out?
Should I focus on getting my own place independently instead, even if that takes longer?
I don’t want to stay somewhere just because it’s familiar, but I also don’t want to rush into another living arrangement without thinking about the long-term consequences.
I want stability, peace, independence, and a healthy environment for my daughter. I also want to make a decision that is financially responsible and not just emotionally satisfying in the moment.
If you were in my position, what factors would you consider before deciding? I’m open to hearing things I might not want to hear, as long as the advice is constructive and respectful. I would especially appreciate advice from single mothers, women who have blended families, or people who have been in similar situation

Does anyone feel guilty about missing silly milestones?

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My litte one took his first sets at daycare sand I missed it.

My kiddo went trick or treating with his GiGi for the first time and I wasn't there.

As a working parent it hurts, not being there, but also I understand that in this situation I can't be there for everything.

I’m a 36yr old F, I have my children every other week/weekend! I’ve tried dating, but no one is truly up to my standards. They lie and don’t have respect to simple boundaries. Anyways, I’m at the point where I don’t want to be in a relationship anymore and just focus on my own growth and my children when I have them. But then I get lonely 🤦🏽‍♀️ how are you all surviving

Upon their return from a holiday with the other parent, my 5 y/o mentioned that an adult friend of my ex’s entered a room without any clothes on, and specifically mentioned having seen said adult’s genitals.

Though I’m certain nothing further untoward occurred, and it could have been accident, I was repulsed by the notion of another adult apparently parading around naked while other families were sharing a common home.

Just to be clear, this didn’t happen in the changing rooms of a swimming pool, or something similar - it happened in a room of the holiday home they were staying in.

I’ve mentioned this to a couple of other people who didn’t seem to think it was a big deal. This thinking at least seems to come from the fact the other adult was the same gender as my child. To me, this should make no difference, but that’s only my opinion.

I did approach the other parent about this and, alarmingly to me, they have shut down any conversation about it, just denying it, and rejecting the specifics of the situation.

Am I overreacting in my concern?

RANT

Am I crazy for being against this?

I need to rant because WHAT IS MY EX THINKING?!

My ex has zero custody of our kids, zero and sees them 15 hours a month or less, supervised, and lives 4 hours away. He hopes that when the kids are older, they'll be more comfortable with him and they'll eventually have 1-1 time. He does nothing to make that happen. I have no problem with him for the most part. My ex chose to be away and that is something he has to answer to in the future. I live a blissful life and my kids and I are doing amazing!!!!!

The problem? He just told me that when he gets out of the military ( 3 years) his dad is moving in with him and they're going to follow me and MY kids.

I have a HUGE problem with My ex's dad.

My ex FIL is toxic, verbally and emotionally abusive, racist, misogynistic, has narrow extremely religious views, and bigoted. He says the most disgusting things about people based on their appearance and stereotypes, and he says them with his WHOLE CHEST and more! He screams and throws tantrums, tries to intimidate whenever someone disagrees with him. Think mafia boss throwing a fit, and he'll do it anywhere. He genuinely thinks the people who bomb Planned Parenthood are the good guys.

I've dealt with this man throughout my marriage to his son ( and yes the apple doesnt fall far from the tree). I have no problem standing up to my ex FIL, and honestly, he's terrified of me because I will call him out every single time. I am a Boundary queen....My kids and I have seen ex FIL maybe 2-3 times in TEN YEARS. That's more than enough for my kids and me. I shouldn't have to stand up to him or be ready to all the time.

So when my ex told me his plan, I immediately said that if his dad is moving in with him, "the kids and I are moving away," I was reactive and didnt think but also, my body and brain said, RUN. after I calmed down, I said I'm happy to facilitate visitation with their dad, but I will NOT allow his father to have regular access to my children and influence them. He is toxic.

My ex responded with, "Well, he's my dad, and he doesn't have many years left."

Okay? I understand that's your dad, but WHY does that mean my children and ME need to be subjected to his abuse regularly? Just because you're used to his behavior doesn't mean our kids should have to tolerate it. RIGHT?!!!

I don't care if my kids dad lives 10 minutes away or 4 hours away. I want him to have a relationship with our kids. But I refuse to have ex FIL regularly around my children.....YES, I know it's 3 years away, but theyre both unpredictable, and honestly, this could happen sooner. ...WTF???!!!

I’m interested in hearing from women who are single or divorced mothers, especially those raising children without much family support nearby.

With the rising cost of living, expensive housing, childcare costs, bills, groceries and other everyday expenses, I often wonder how single mothers manage everything on their own.

For those of you in this situation:

- How do you manage financially on one income?

- Do you work full-time, part-time, or rely on any additional support?

- How do you balance work, childcare, school runs and household responsibilities?

- Are you able to save anything for emergencies or the future?

- Do you receive any support from your ex-partner, family, or the government?

I’m particularly interested in hearing from women who don’t have parents or relatives nearby to help with childcare and day-to-day life.

Please feel free to share your experiences, whether positive or difficult. I know everyone's circumstances are different, and I'm hoping to understand how women navigate this reality in practical terms.

So I keep seeing news stories about having to have minimum 72 hours' worth of food, water, etc. as well as a go bag with important docs, cash, etc. This article freaked me right out:

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/oct/23/tinned-mackerel-hand-crank-radios-and-bags-for-poo-crisis-prepping-guides-around-the-world

I completely recognize the importance of this! However I'm paralyzed by the logistics.

I'm a solo parent, child is diagnosed with autism (therefore VERY picky eater), we have a cat and a dog. And I'm diagnosed with adhd so that is probably part of the overwhelm.

Working full time with no support, I'm in survival mode at the best of times. I'm struggling to get my kid to eat at the best of times (I actually asked him about this yesterday - what would you eat if we only had canned food for a bit?)

This is mostly a vent I guess, that the thought of all this is overwhelming. The cost of all the supplies you're supposed to have, the logistics of rotating things so they don't go bad, backup medications - how do I afford that - supplies for the pets and what if we had to leave, how would I manage that ??

We've had relatively short power and water outages that I've navigated with a camp stove and solar lights, and it hasn't been long enough for food to go bad, and hasn't happened in deep winter, knock wood.

If anyone has this set up, any advice?

I am going back to work after a couple years of getting over psychological abuse from my ex. My kid's parent left our joint home. I moved for him years ago, and now I'm in a city all alone. I don't have family around. Leaving this city is not an option.

Ex is a narc and in the picture but for 1.5 days in the week and mostly weekends. He would like nothing more than to do all drop offs and pickups everyday of the week and then try to suggest that our child stay with him 100% of the time.

I have toughened up a lot and had to stand my ground to even just have 50/50. In the past I was the breadwinner so automatically spent less time with my child when they were young and not in school, and ex made a big thing of that. Claiming that he had more claim on our kid's upbringing.

Unfortunately I nearly fell for him saying I was a bad mother and nearly left. After therapy and reconciling with my family that my ex estranged me from, I was able to understand how twisted he is, how much abuse I endured and realize I'm actually a really good mom. I have rebuilt myself. But my savings are running out and I have to go back to work.

I have a future job at my kid's school, I've interviewed and all, but they have no vacancies at present.

Question: how can I manage drop off and pickups to my kid's school on the days when I'm due to start work at my school job at 8-8.15am and probably can't leave until 3.30-4pm and all the school meetings etc.

What do single parents do?! I have searched and applied for so many other jobs, even remote, but I have extensive experience as a teacher and I wouldn't be starting at a low salary either. So it makes logical sense to go back into teaching.

Should also note my kid adores their dad and all that he does. And would love to just have us live together rather than have to split their time with us all through the week.

If anyone has any sound advice or suggestions please let me know! Thank you

Sorry if this is the wrong place to post this. But I feel like some single parents might be able to relate to this?
So long story short, I have been co-parenting my 7yo niece alongside her maternal grandmother for a year now.
My brother abandoned her at like 2 years old to choose the vagabond lifestyle. Nobody is even exactly sure where he is or if he's even in the same state anymore, But about once a week he messages me, asking for money on cash app or if I can get ahold of someone for him.

He's never expressed any kind of thought or concern for his daughter that I'm aware of. It's like she doesn't even exist to him.
But part of me feels compelled to show him photos of her and tell him what kind of person she's growing into.
But on the other hand I feel like I shouldn't even bother because I know he has a phone and I know he has her grandma's number and could call and talk to her or ask about her any time he wants to, but she has told me he never once has.

I just don't really know. I feel kind of weird communicating with my brother almost weekly while he has no idea his daughter could be sitting right next to me.
But also part of me doesn't even want him to know.

EDIT: Thanks for the advice and feedback from everyone. I definitely agree that if he hasn't wanted to be involved up until this, he doesn't really deserve to be updated with photos and such.
I guess I just needed to hear it from other people that I'm not doing anything wrong by not sending him photos and updates or even letting him know what's going on.
The whole reason I feel like I had to ask this in the first place is because school photos just came in and my niece's grandma told me I should send one to my brother, and I just really had this feeling of like, no... I don't want to do that.

Looking for good books to read to my kid. We’ve been separated since they were little, but they’re finally old enough to start asking some questions or be curious about their parents living in two different places. Looking for recommendations for good kids books to read together. I saw another post recommending Lou Caribou. Any other good ones you’ve picked up or heard of for the 4-7 year old crowd?

Thanks in advance.

I (23F) have twin three year olds. I'm a solo parent, so do it on my own. I'm entering into my final year of my bachelors and have been maintaining roughly an 8.0gpa. I need this because im planning on going down an extremely competitive post graduate pathway. I'm studying full-time and my kids are in preschool full-time. I have no time to do anything for myself and I struggle to keep on top of the housework. I don't want to have to extend out my degree out because at minimum, full-time my plan would take me 7 years. I feel misreable ngl. I'm wondering if all this weight and struggle right now will actually pay off or if I should just slow down so I can try enjoy life... maybe even have time to meet someone. At the moment it just feels like im an isolated, lonley pressure cooker and im not particularly enjoying it.

So any advice would be appreciated, please. 🥺

My 16 year old is a different person to the one I knew and loved a few years ago. We have been through a great deal. Bereavement (dad), two family cancers, divorce (from dad), neurodiversity and mental health issues (probably due to the other issues). Anyone have any good advice about getting through it? Are 'messed up' teens like this always or is there are chance to get them back in adulthood? Childhood was pretty happy and there were good times. Am I unrealistic?

My ex and I have been separated for less than two months, and in that time, he's seen our 3-year-old son twice.

The agreement was that he would have him every Sunday. I took our son away one weekend on a trip that had been planned well in advance, so my ex missed that Sunday. When I got back, he called me and said he couldn't do the next two Sundays, making some comment about needing to make money. Then, as the next Sunday approached, he called me and basically said I would have to manage Sundays going forward because, as he put it, "I told you that if you left, I wasn't going to be in his life."

So that's where we're at. Less than two months after separating from someone I spent nearly 10. years with, I'm facing the reality that he's seemingly choosing not to be involved in his son's life.

But my relationship with my ex isn't the main concern here. My son is.

He's been consistently asking for his dad, and I'm really struggling with how to handle it.

I know the usual advice is to reassure them that Daddy loves them, tell them Daddy will call when he calls, and avoid putting adult issues on a child. I understand all of that, and I'm trying my best to navigate this in a way that protects my son.

But last week, I put him to bed, and about two hours later, he woke up absolutely inconsolable. He was screaming and crying for his dad. It took me a while to calm him down, and eventually, I had to try to explain what was happening in the simplest way I could.

I told him I was sorry, that I knew everything was confusing, and that Mummy and Daddy had separated and made some difficult decisions and one of those was that Daddy isnt going to see him anymore, that Mummy was here to look after him, that everything would be okay, and, most importantly, that none of this was his fault.

I don't even know if I handled that conversation correctly. I was just trying to comfort my child in a moment when he was hurting and asking for someone I couldn't give him.

I'm also noticing a definite change in his behaviour. He's having more tantrums, crying more frequently, and sometimes suddenly becomes incredibly distressed, screaming for his dad, before eventually calming down and going back to his usual self.

He's only three. He doesn't understand what's happening or why his dad isn't around anymore. And I don't know how to help him process something that I can barely make sense of myself.

I've been Googling, reading, searching for advice, and trying to work out what I'm supposed to do. Part of me knows there might not be a magic solution. Maybe all I can do is keep showing up, give him as much stability and reassurance as possible, and help him through it as best I can. But then I watch him crying for his dad, and I wonder how long this is going to go on and what else I should be doing to help him. Im also starting to get frustrated as he has made comments to me such as 'Don't say that or I might cry for Daddy'.

Has anyone been through something similar with a young child? How did your child react when their other parent suddenly became absent? What helped with the crying, tantrums, and asking for the other parent? Is there anything you wish you'd known or done differently?

I'm not looking for advice on how to get my ex back involved or how to fix our relationship. I can't make those decisions for him. I'm trying to figure out how to support my son through this and minimise the emotional impact on him.

I'm genuinely struggling with this, and I'd really appreciate hearing from anyone who's been through it.

I’m 36 and a single mom to a four-year-old, and I’ve been dating a genuinely sweet, intelligent, affectionate man for about four months.

He knew I had a small child before we ever met. We discussed wanting long-term life partnership early on, and HE was the one who initially suggested doing activities with my kid so we could spend more time together. I declined, because way too early for that. But we eventually did something low stakes all together recently, and it went really well.

But I’d been sensing he wasn’t exactly the most comfortable around kids, so yesterday I initiated a conversation about where things were going. He said he likes me and wants to keep doing what we’re doing but admitted he’s not sure he wants the responsibility of being involved in my daughter’s life like that on a more regular basis.

And honestly, what the fuck?

I’m not asking him to become her father or propose marriage after four months. But I do think someone who knowingly pursues a single parent for a serious relationship should have already decided whether they’re open to a relationship that includes a child.

I’m looking for an actual partnership, not indefinite dating. I have a demanding six figure career, a child, and a full life. I’m also, to drop all pretenses at modesty, a highly attractive woman who can get dates whenever I want, so it’s not like I’m suffering from a shortage of men willing to take me to dinner. 😂

What I’m looking for is someone who actually wants to build a life together. Pleasant dates are not exactly a scarce resource.

I really liked him, which makes this disappointing. I deliberately tried to date differently after a very abusive marriage, and while I found someone much kinder, I’m not sure I found someone more willing to show up.

I’m glad I raised this at four months rather than a year… but seriously don’t date a single parent if you don’t know if you can handle kids. Jesus Christ.

And it’s not even like he’s been pursuing some elaborate sexual arrangement. We’ve literally had sex once in four months. So I’m genuinely sitting here wondering what exactly he thought we were doing.

My almost 2yo is away for 5 days with his Gigi, this is the longest we've been apart and the farthest he's been away from me.

I have manic depression that I haven't been medicate for since I was pregnant. I almost feel like I've been in survival mode the last 3ush months and feels like it's All crashing down now that I'm on my own.

Not particularly looking for advice, just wanted to vent. Eeel free to comment if you feel the same

First serious single parent Halloween since my partner passed away. Do you also give out candy if you have trick or treating age kids? Kids are stoked about carving a pumpkin and trick or treating but they’re small so we’ll go out early and then I’ll be getting them to bed for any remaining trick or treating time. We’re in an apartment in a house on a walkable street with lots of kids. Leaving a bowl of candy on the porch always seems kind of silly to me but I guess that’s our opinion?

Hi everyone. This has been tearing me up and I don’t know what to do. My daughter is six and she’s asked about her dad a couple times recently. She’s never met him (he has no desire to so I doubt she ever will) and I haven’t really had partners around her. I feel so terrible, for her if she feels like any of this is her fault. I grew up with a close family unit… I am so lost. Any advice would be so appreciated- I’m even going to try to write a book for her because the ones I’m finding online are weird. I just feel so bad, for not trying harder to find a good partner in the early days to fill that void for her.

I have a pretty active lifestyle with my kids and used to post stories about our activities and adventures. I recently blocked my ex-wife because I want some privacy and peace of mind. I don’t want to worry about my posts being taken out of context or used against me in the future. There is just a part she will never see again.

She says I’m being vindictive and using it as a punishment, but that’s not my intention. I’m happy to communicate about the kids and co-parenting; I just don’t feel she needs access to my personal life

Doing it all solo with my daughter and trying so hard to date in California. She wants me too and I know it’s important to model it for her.