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[quote=Anonymous]I consider myself a single mom. Ex lives nearby but still only sees our kid twice a month, each visit for 48 hours or less. Cancels frequently too.

He pays CS but I could survive without and I pay everything including things that aren't part of the order but that in good faith we should agree to split like extracurricular activities.

He has never taken time off when our kid is sick, hospitalized, has day off of school, has doctor appointments, birthday parties, or needs help with school projects and homework. I manage all of the parent teacher engagement, the dental cleanings, the pharmacy runs, the back to school shopping, and the dreaded hair cuts that turn into tantrums because he hates getting his hair cut.

I'm the disciplinarian, the soother, the person who discusses religion and philosophy, the one to discuss stranger danger and private parts, the one to stitch his teddy bear's arm back on or track down the most awesome Halloween outfit ever.

I've taken my son on countless trips both international and domestic, taught him to appreciate different cultures and test out new foods and customs, painted his room and assembled his furniture.

Yes his dad is in the picture and in lived and financially responsible but I'm the parent that shoulders the most responsibility. Ex wouldn't do it - he prefers things to be as they are. He won't do any extra - no additional visits or other contact between his bi-monthly visits.

I'm a single mom. Some may disagree but I know how much I do and how much of the parenting falls to me even with ex in the picture.[/quote]

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