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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A Father’s Love Tested by a Heartbreaking Custody Battle
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.

Make a pact with your daughter, keep visitations, show love
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Heartbreaking custody battle, but love prevails in the end

Father struggles with custody battle, prioritizing daughter’s well-being.

Heartbreaking custody battle with a mother who manipulates her child.

Commenter shares personal experience and advises on therapy and communication.

Father fighting for custody against abusive ex for daughter’s stability

NTA fighting for custody, but also recording interactions for evidence

A heartwarming story of a daughter reunited with her father

Heartbreaking custody battle, but stay strong and document everything

A father’s tough decision to let go and hope for love.

Father lost custody battle but can still be there for daughter

Father considering giving up custody, commenters debate if ex is TA.

Father torn between custody and letting go, but is he the a**hole?

Abandoning your child is never the answer

Don’t forget she exists. Send a card or letter on her birthday

Post removed from wrong subreddit, NTA, will be taken down

Ex is the biggest a-hole. NTA. Consider alternative ways to fight.

Giving up custody may harm your relationship with your daughter

Advocate for your daughter’s best interest with a guardian ad litem

Parenting is tough, but giving up is not an option

Father chooses to let go for daughter’s well-being

A daughter’s perspective on custody battles and manipulation.

Ex lies about father, commenters sympathize. #NotTheAsshole

Backing away may be the best way to win

Suggested supervised visitation, but ex disapproves. Heartbreaking custody battle.

Is the lawyer the problem? Suggestions for gathering evidence.

Don’t give up on your daughter, seek legal and emotional support

Fight for custody with a guardian ad lidem, then say goodbye

Document everything and let your daughter decide at 18

Fellow Redditor empathizes with NTA’s custody battle struggles

Choosing between custody and daughter’s wellbeing is tough

Reassuring reply gives hope for strained father-daughter relationship

The harsh reality of child support payments

Could parental alienation help this father win custody?

Empathizing with a father’s custody battle and his daughter’s pain

Father struggles with custody battle after 9 years of fighting.

Don’t give up on your daughter, fight for her

Navigating custody battles is tough, especially when kids are involved
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Document your journey and keep the love for your daughter ❤️

Stepmom expresses sympathy and suggests a heartwarming gesture

Father seeks legal advice to fight for custody. NTA.
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Ex forces daughter to lie, NTA for fighting back

Father fights for custody amidst emotional abuse allegations

Struggling father receives advice to fight for daughter with new attorney

Consider supervised visitation instead? NTA
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Father considering giving up custody for daughter’s well-being

Stay hopeful and keep writing to your daughter.

Don’t give up on your daughter, she needs you

Father fighting for daughter’s custody against horrible mother. Heartbreaking situation.

Encouraging words for a father struggling with custody battle

Keep fighting for your child against a toxic mother
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Heartfelt suggestion to maintain a relationship with daughter in future

Heartbreaking custody battle with awful ex. Sympathetic NTA comment.

Heartbreaking custody battle, father needs support and hope

Intense anger towards ex in NTA comment

Fight for your daughter’s custody to save her from mental abuse

Hopeful message for a father struggling with custody battle

Commenter calls out ex’s narcissism in custody battle

Supportive comment receives no replies

Fighting for custody is tough, but NTA. Keep going

Heartbreaking story of parental alienation and abuse.

Fight for your daughter, she’ll thank you for it later
