Intro: my H left me

[heleftme16]

Hi. I usually hang out on ML and this is an AE since not a safe place. The dirty details are over on ML but tl;dr version: my H took my baby across the country, refused to return him, and filed for divorce then texted me a photo of the papers. Now we're involved in a multi-state custody battle but I've been granted sole custody now so I have my baby. He also filed child abuse charges against me once he realized the judge ruled in my favor. I never expected to be divorced at 28 with a 2 year old.

Anyway. Hi. I'll be around under this name for a while.

[nextbigthing]

I'm so glad you got your baby back!

I'm sorry you're here, but welcome! This is a great place, these ladies have helped me a lot, hopefully we can do the same for you

[Deleted]

Well, I didn't make it to my fourth anniversary so you can have a seat on the bench next to me. I am glad it was over sooner rather than later but I just couldn't see it at the time. And I'm glad you have your baby. Also, on the expense of the divorce...it will pay off in the long run, I promise. I do believe anyone will see through bongus child abuse accusations (especially after what you've already been through).
Just remember, his lawyer is doing what's best for his client. Which could mean he's not looking out what's best for the kid OR what's best for you. So let the shit roll off your shoulders. Right now you're in the fog and not at the top of the mountain where the sun is shining and everything is clear. You're in all the feels and the feels cloud judgement.
Stay strong and you'll get through it.

[Deleted]

Hugs.  I'm sorry you're dealing with this, but glad you have your baby

[Linie]

I'm sorry you had to go through that to have your child back. I hope the rest of the procedure will go as smoothly as possible.

[cuddlyevil]

I am sorry you're here. I remember you from ML. Glad you got your baby back!

[thedutchgirl]

I'm so sorry you are dealing with this. I am very glad you have your child back now.

[sweetchix]

Oh, I'm so sorry. That's a lot to deal with. So very happy to hear you have your little one back.

Edited have for gave. Oops.

[bg]

Sorry you found yourself here and the manner in which you got here! I hope things continue in your favor.

[abcdefu]

I'm sorry you are here, but welcome. I'm also sitting on the bench next to @lemonlover, as I didn't make it to my 3rd anniversary and was divorced before turning 25.

GETTING DIVORCED IS NOT A REFLECTION OF BEING A FAILURE!

I am so glad you were awarded sole custody of your baby. On the child abuse charges, I hope you have a lawyer. Be sure to ask him/her, after the charges are found to be false, see if you can sign a complaint against him for making a false police report and/or defamation or something along those lines.

Finally, I just want to tell you, it gets better. It may get worse first, but it will get better. I hope you are surrounding yourself with supportive friends and family, and of course this board!

Keep in mind that you are still young and thank god he showed who he was now instead of 10-15 years from now.

((HUGS))

[glynn]

Sorry. Goood Luck! It will get better...