Imagine being a single dad, raising two adorable kids all by yourself. Now, imagine your ex-girlfriend, the mother of your children, who’s been absent for years due to drug addiction, suddenly wants to re-enter their lives. This is the reality for our hero, a 28-year-old single dad, who finds himself in a tug of war over custody with his ex. Let’s dive into this emotionally charged saga.
The Solo Dad Life Begins

Kate’s Dark Past

The Happy Family Dream

The Downward Spiral

The Warning Signs

Kate’s Relapse

The Breakup and Fresh Start

Kate’s Return

The Custody Battle Begins

The Emotional Blackmail

The Blame Game

Family Pressure

Custody Battle: A Fight for Trust and Stability
Our single dad hero is standing his ground, refusing to let his ex-girlfriend, Kate, regain partial custody of their two children until she proves she’s changed. Despite her pleas and the pressure from both families, he remains firm in his decision, prioritizing the stability and well-being of his kids. But the question remains, is he being too harsh or is he just protecting his children? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this.
Single dad stands firm against addict ex-GF for kids’ safety.

NTA – Addicts and custody battles: the painful truth and risks.

NTA. Protecting kids from addict mom. Recovery is a s**t show

NTA. She’s prioritizing her wants over the children’s needs. ♂️

NTA: Protecting your kids is your top priority

Putting kids’ safety first! Single dad wins custody battle.
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NTA for wanting supervised visitation, but don’t make it too hard.

Growing up with an addict parent: the impact and choices.

NTA: Ex-GF’s addiction battle puts kids’ safety at risk

Protect your kids! ️ Keep logs and get a lawyer!

NTA: Child welfare services test for relapse. Kids come first.
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NTA. You’re giving her a chance to see the kids.

Lawyer up and be ready! Addicts can be nasty a**holes

Single dad fights for his kids, deserves a good lawyer. ⚖️

Get legal advice for this custody battle!

NTA: Protecting the kids from a risky ex with addiction issues
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NTA – Putting kids first while Kate learns from mistakes.

NTA: Kids come first. Trust matters more than her sob story.
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NTA. Protecting kids vs. selfishness.

Parent shares advice on custody battle with ex-girlfriend. NTA!
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NTA: Start slow, prove she can live within constraints.

NTA. Fair suggestion for supervised visitation. Protect your kids.

“NTA. She’s not ready to be back in their lives.”

NTA, protect your children and be prepared for legal battles!

Protect your kids first

NTA. Prioritize your kids’ safety. Get a lawyer and protect them!

Stay strong, don’t fall for guilt trips. Keep sole custody!

Protect your kids from danger. Document, consult lawyer if needed.

NTA: Ex-GF needs to step up and earn back trust.

NTA. Be proactive and let the court establish custody rules.

Last Updated on September 25, 2023 by Diply Social Team