Connect with people who understand what you are going through, seek advice and surround yourself with support. We're free, anonymous, and professionally moderated 24/7.

47,612Members
1,358,869Posts
1,400,000Visitors

Family separation

john74Senior Contributor01 Sept 2024, 8:20 pm AEST

Family separation

Hi it's been a tough fathers day for me second year without hearing from my adult kids after the nasty marriage breakdown and divorce involving domestic violence against me by my ex wife. I am very down because l care and think about my kids every day and l have a granddaughter that l haven't seen for 2 years also. I feel my ex wife is controlling the kids having turned them against.me .I worry about my granddaughter growing up without her grandfather because my daughter is too selfish to allow her to see me. I have never hurt anyone but l feel like l am.such a bad dad and l hate to think what crap my granddaughter is being told.It takes away meaning to my life. I doubt the situation will ever improve. Why why do people still hurt me???

359 replies

161 - 170 of 359

1...16 17 18...36

In response to: Family separation

Leeanne1Senior Contributor21 May 2025, 10:03 pm AEST

Re: I try so hard not to be depressed

@tyme

I'm writing

In response to: Re: I try so hard not to be depressed

tymeModerator21 May 2025, 10:04 pm AEST

Re: I try so hard not to be depressed

I didn't know you were a writer. Good on you! @Leeanne1

In response to: Re: I try so hard not to be depressed

Leeanne1Senior Contributor21 May 2025, 10:09 pm AEST

Re: I try so hard not to be depressed

@tyme

I haven't published anything but aways want to be a writer I wrote a story but I found it hard and wanted to try again fresh

I miss you too love talking to you your my favourite

In response to: Re: I try so hard not to be depressed

Leeanne1Senior Contributor22 May 2025, 9:14 pm AEST

Re: I try so hard not to be depressed

I'm so upset ATM 😭

In response to: Re: I try so hard not to be depressed

tymeModerator22 May 2025, 9:25 pm AEST

Re: I try so hard not to be depressed

You don't even need to publish anything because it is YOUR writing, but if you do, that's also okay!

What is your favourite genre? @Leeanne1

In response to: Re: I try so hard not to be depressed

tymeModerator22 May 2025, 9:28 pm AEST

Re: I try so hard not to be depressed

WOW @Leeanne1 , we sorta posted at the same time! I didn't even read your previous post and I was thinking about you and responding to you... wow...

In response to: Re: I try so hard not to be depressed

Leeanne1Senior Contributor22 May 2025, 9:32 pm AEST

Re: I try so hard not to be depressed

@tyme

I'm really upset and Angry

In response to: Re: I try so hard not to be depressed

tymeModerator22 May 2025, 9:39 pm AEST

Re: I try so hard not to be depressed

What's upset you @Leeanne1 . Anything we can do to help?

In response to: Re: I try so hard not to be depressed

Leeanne1Senior Contributor22 May 2025, 9:44 pm AEST

Re: I try so hard not to be depressed

@tyme

No one wants me around I feel like I'm not wanted

In response to: Re: I try so hard not to be depressed

tymeModerator22 May 2025, 9:51 pm AEST

Re: I try so hard not to be depressed

I have to go soon, but what happened for you to say that no one wants you around @Leeanne1 ?

161 - 170 of 359

1...16 17 18...36

SANE Forums is published by SANE with funding from the Australian Government Department of Health.

SANE Forums does not provide crisis support.
If you need immediate assistance, please see available crisis services.

Learn more about SANE and SANE services at sane.org

Aboriginal flag

Torres Strait Islander flag

Transgender flag

SANE acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.

SANE values diversity. We are committed to providing a safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive service for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.

Aboriginal flag

Torres Strait Islander flag

Transgender flag

SANE acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.

SANE values diversity. We are committed to providing a safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive service for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.