First - Thank you all for your support and prayers. It's Tuesday and so much has changed. We hid out for the weekend and my friend (only one left these days) came out to visit so I wouldn't be alone. I went to court yesterday and got a restraining order but was denied the request for temporary sole custody. While I was waiting for the paperwork my attorney called his attorney who said he wrote her an email saying he's done and will forfeit all rights to the kids at the trial next week. I had every emotion in the world including sadness for my children losing the "dad" I remember though not there anymore, happiness for the thought of them being safe and with me, fear for the idea of doing this 100% on my own with no help. Obviously things can change and he can change his mind but for the moment I have the kids and we are all safe. Now, why can't I be happy? I am so tired and sad. Got to get over it and pick up and move on once again.

I am so happy that things worked out for you. I understand feeling sad that he basically abandoned the kids--he obviously is not ready to be a dad right now--- For the sake of the kids I hope one day he realizes what he has given up and can have some sort of relationship with the kids--if not they are better off!
Believe me I know how hard it is to do it alone..It has been three weeks since Parker has been to his Dad's and some days I think..God will I ever have a life again.. But I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world.

Hi Pink....thanks for keeping us in touch....

I can imagine your emotions are all over the place....
Kind of bittersweet turn of events really....
I'm sorry for the kids that dad refuses to be a real dad.....
But I'm one who firmly beleives that no parent is better than a bad one...
I wish i could say that I don't envy you becasue I know this is hard and hurtful but the fact is I shold be so lucky...

This will work out and probably for the best...hang in there....

Pink I am happy for you that you do not need to spend sleepless nights wondering what that monster woman is doing to your child.

I know it is scary to be really alone - I am. We humans are an amazing bunch, not really knowing what we are capable of until being put in the situation. I have no doubt you will rise rather easily to it and even enjoy it more than when he was involved sporadically.

I know this great little spot down the shore if you need a road trip and a break...

Great news! Thanks for posting this, Pink. Sucks about the dad not acting dad-like, but it's probably for the best in the short run; especially if he can't control the girl friend.

He's selling out completely? 100% no other obligations? What a ......... !!!!

If that's the case, your children are 100% better off.

Perhaps its an opportunity for your children to find someone else more deserving.