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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My therapist told me to consider myself a full time parent and accept any nights that DS stays with his dad as a gift.  It really sucks being the only responsible one in a case like this, but it's a reality that is worth accepting.  Lower  your expectations and you will find yourself happier.

At one point, my ex agreed to give me an extra $400 a month to pay for sitters on the nights that I had plans and had to cancel or hire sitters because ex decided he couldn't take DS (even though he was scheduled to).

Eventually, I got full physical custody and child support based on that.  There was no fight.  Ex didn't want custody.  Ex sees DS only 48 hours a month.  I wish it was more for my son's sake, but I can't control it (other than to make it easy for him to see DS when he wishes to do so).

Life isn't fair.  Divorce sucks.  But it does get better.  DS is older and I am regaining some independence.  I have a great relationship with him because we spend so much time together.  So there are blessings.[/quote]

I'm sorry to hear, but great points. I'll definitely work on that. I love DS. I don't mind taking him on those nights and spending more time with him. And I will document. Thanks for the other posters as well. [/quote]

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