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Family separation

john74Senior Contributor

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???

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Leeanne1Senior Contributor

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@tyme

Knitting

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tymeModerator

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Some more things to give away @Leeanne1 ?

How are you feeling? Have things improved?

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Leeanne1Senior Contributor

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@tyme

I'm feeling ok . I'm knitting a pair of trousers for myself

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tymeModerator

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Good to hear @Leeanne1 .

Knitting trousers?? Is that even a thing? Do you have a photo of what the end result looks like? I can't even visualise it in my head!

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Leeanne1Senior Contributor

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@tyme

If you type in knitted trousers in to Google it will come up

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john74Senior Contributor

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Hi @tyme Not a lot happening I have a new housemate so its working out ok so far it helps share the costs, I still struggle mentally at times i still cant find work

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tymeModerator

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Really glad to hear from you as we haven't seen you around for a long time. It sounds like things are still a challenge, and you are doing what you can to survive - for now.

I hope you find a way to stay in touch so you get the support and connection you deserve. We recognise just how very tough things have been and are for you @john74

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Leeanne1Senior Contributor

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i think about my children alot

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Leeanne1Senior Contributor

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@tyme can you message me please want to say you about a counsellor

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Leeanne1Senior Contributor

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@tyme

Are you online?

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