In a gut-wrenching story, a father shares his painful experience of fighting for custody of his 9-year-old daughter. Since her birth, he has been in and out of court with his ex, who has married into money and wants full custody. The situation takes a dark turn when the mother manipulates their daughter into making false allegations against him, leaving him questioning whether he should continue fighting for custody or let go for his daughter's sake.
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This father's heart-wrenching story of fighting for custody of his daughter has left him questioning whether he should continue the battle or let go for her sake. With his ex manipulating their daughter into making false allegations against him, he faces an uphill battle in court. Despite the pain and exhaustion, he remains determined to show his love for his daughter through letters and diaries, hoping that one day they can be reunited. As he takes it one day at a time, the support and advice from others have been invaluable in this emotional journey.
Heartbreaking custody battle with abusive ex-wife. NTA for giving up.
Anxious-Job8485 | Anxious-Job8485
Make a pact with your daughter, keep visitations, show love 💜
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Heartbreaking custody battle, but love prevails in the end 😢
miituta | miituta
Father struggles with custody battle, prioritizing daughter's well-being. 😢
whitewer | whitewer
Heartbreaking custody battle with a mother who manipulates her child. 😢
StrangeElf | StrangeElf
Commenter shares personal experience and advises on therapy and communication.
Esme-Weatherwaxes | Esme-Weatherwaxes
Father fighting for custody against abusive ex for daughter's stability 😢
Bubblesbean2827 | Bubblesbean2827
NTA fighting for custody, but also recording interactions for evidence 👍
pollonium-210 | pollonium-210
A heartwarming story of a daughter reunited with her father 😢
Raineydays1998 | Raineydays1998
Heartbreaking custody battle, but stay strong and document everything 👍
KnownPlum | KnownPlum
A father's tough decision to let go and hope for love.
emotional-hedgehog | emotional-hedgehog
Father lost custody battle but can still be there for daughter 😊
lululovebox | lululovebox
Father considering giving up custody, commenters debate if ex is TA.
KOMRADE_ANDREY | KOMRADE_ANDREY
Father torn between custody and letting go, but is he the a**hole?
llamallamallama1991 | llamallamallama1991
Abandoning your child is never the answer 😢
happyvanillabean | happyvanillabean
Don't forget she exists. Send a card or letter 📩 on her birthday 🎂
lsk1112 | lsk1112
Post removed from wrong subreddit, NTA, will be taken down
avatarfan007 | avatarfan007
Ex is the biggest a-hole. NTA. Consider alternative ways to fight.
evil_nala | evil_nala
Giving up custody may harm your relationship with your daughter 😢
backupbitches | backupbitches
Advocate for your daughter's best interest with a guardian ad litem 👍
femmeftle9 | femmeftle9
Parenting is tough, but giving up is not an option 🙏
TeacherOfDragonsVHS | TeacherOfDragonsVHS
Father chooses to let go for daughter's well-being 😢
FieldPug | FieldPug
A daughter's perspective on custody battles and manipulation. 👆🏻💔
plantbruise | plantbruise
Ex lies about father, commenters sympathize. #NotTheAsshole 😢
Ajax014 | Ajax014
Backing away may be the best way to win 👍
ClareSwinn | ClareSwinn
Suggested supervised visitation, but ex disapproves. Heartbreaking custody battle. 😢
no_good_namez | no_good_namez
🤔 Is the lawyer the problem? Suggestions for gathering evidence.
patkatemom | patkatemom
Don't give up on your daughter, seek legal and emotional support 🙏
buttonhumper | buttonhumper
Fight for custody with a guardian ad lidem, then say goodbye 😢
hvacsportsdad | hvacsportsdad
Document everything and let your daughter decide at 18 👍
jordinicole92 | jordinicole92
Fellow Redditor empathizes with NTA's custody battle struggles 😢
Leenah73 | Leenah73
Choosing between custody and daughter's wellbeing is tough 😢
RuanaRulane | RuanaRulane
Reassuring reply gives hope for strained father-daughter relationship 🙏
LegendOfMiranda | LegendOfMiranda
The harsh reality of child support payments 😢
sunsetoncoral0321 | sunsetoncoral0321
Could parental alienation help this father win custody? 🤔
APotatoPancake | APotatoPancake
Empathizing with a father's custody battle and his daughter's pain 😢
jkraige | jkraige
Father struggles with custody battle after 9 years of fighting. 💔
mesir | mesir
Don't give up on your daughter, fight for her 💪
lennawvu08 | lennawvu08
Navigating custody battles is tough, especially when kids are involved 😢
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Document your journey and keep the love for your daughter ❤️
mischiffmaker | mischiffmaker
Stepmom expresses sympathy and suggests a heartwarming gesture 😢
Lifegoeson3131 | Lifegoeson3131
Father seeks legal advice to fight for custody. NTA.
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Ex forces daughter to lie, NTA for fighting back 😎
thicklover | thicklover
Father fights for custody amidst emotional abuse allegations 😢
Amara_Undone | Amara_Undone
Struggling father receives advice to fight for daughter with new attorney 💪
pianoman857 | pianoman857
Consider supervised visitation instead? NTA
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Father considering giving up custody for daughter's well-being 😢
applekins20 | applekins20
Stay hopeful and keep writing to your daughter. 😊
dstluke | dstluke
Don't give up on your daughter, she needs you 😢
welcomehomenell | welcomehomenell
Father fighting for daughter's custody against horrible mother. Heartbreaking situation. 😢
Alphabetizedgeese | Alphabetizedgeese
Encouraging words for a father struggling with custody battle 🙏
HygorBohmHubner | HygorBohmHubner
Keep fighting for your child against a toxic mother 💪
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Heartfelt suggestion to maintain a relationship with daughter in future 💖
philosov_ | philosov_
Heartbreaking custody battle with awful ex. Sympathetic NTA comment.
ShpadoinkleBeefoven | ShpadoinkleBeefoven
Heartbreaking custody battle, father needs support and hope 😢
Letharos | Letharos
Intense anger towards ex in NTA comment 😠
jonnythec | jonnythec
Fight for your daughter's custody to save her from mental abuse 😢
ijustwanttoseeshish | ijustwanttoseeshish
Hopeful message for a father struggling with custody battle 🙏
rebbystiltskin19 | rebbystiltskin19
Commenter calls out ex's narcissism in custody battle 😡
Pnkstr1025 | Pnkstr1025
Supportive comment receives no replies 😢
furifuri | furifuri
Fighting for custody is tough, but NTA. Keep going 💪
HorseshoeFalls | HorseshoeFalls
Heartbreaking story of parental alienation and abuse. 😢
blasteddagger | blasteddagger
Fight for your daughter, she'll thank you for it later 👏
1SweetSubmarine | 1SweetSubmarine
