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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]How has it worked out? Do you have a close relationship with D? Does she spend 50% of the time with you?[/quote]

Thanks for asking.  Yes, she is 50/50 every other week and it has worked out very well.  Though we still have the normal teen/parent drama we have a great relationship and say "I love you" at all goodbyes and phone calls and are able to really talk about important things.

I give her plenty of space and also insist she be a participating member of the household and family... which sometimes takes some prodding as she is a teenager after all ;-).

But I share all this in hopes of helping anyone going through this ridiculous and heinous process which can do horrific damage to even the most reasonable and stable people.

Remember, I went from zero contact to being an equal parent of my daughter with a good relationship.  I felt, when I had zero contact, that I had nothing to lose, so why not lose it all?  Why on earth would anyone give up one inch or ounce of custody time they are entitled to?

We are parents forever but in reality, we only have a few years when the kids are truly in our lives every day because after they launch to go chase their dreams, they are on their own course and we can hope for a few days or weeks a year.

I hope it works out well for anyone going through this and I would do anything I ever could to be of help to someone who needs support or advice for navigating this insanity.  [/quote]

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