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Comment by Candis O'Hare on April 16, 2012 at 11:52pm

I have court again in morning. Prayers please.

Comment by Patricia Worth on April 12, 2011 at 3:56pm

I had that happen to me... its hard but you can work thru it... your actions will speak louder then any words... how old are the kid(s)? Who has custody?

Comment by DeeDee O'Callaghan on April 11, 2011 at 8:19pm

I am through the divorce and almost on the other side but still dealing with alienation as my son and I are trying to reconnect.  If anyone else is dealing with the same issues, I am trying to start a group supporting any parent or family member dealing with Parental Alienation.

 

http://www.divacafe.net/group/parentalalienationsupport

Comment by Patricia Worth on April 4, 2011 at 6:16pm

Hey Michelle great to hear from you and I totally agree that it takes both parents to be working at this.
I hope that from the experience of those that have survived this hurdle we can help others that are going thru it.
Thanks for sharing...

Comment by michele eagleson on March 31, 2011 at 6:57pm

Hi Patricia, I have gone through three divorces and two of them were very difficult, not that most divorces are not, but I have three grown children and all I wanted was for the kids not to be caught in the middle! As you know it takes both parents to make sure that doesnt happen, along with letting them know its not their fault and unfortunitly I was the only one attempting to make this happen.I am a social worker, with at times having two jobs to support them and being both parents. I LEARNED FROM MY MISTAKES, and now I am married to my fourth husband, for we have been together four years now and is so wonderful!!!

Comment by Dawn Sinnott on March 31, 2011 at 12:41pm

You are very welcome.  I believe it's important for us to share our experience, strength and hope with women.  You never know when someone will relate to your story and/or journey.  That's why I am so willing to share my personal journal entries because I don't want anyone to feel alone with their thoughts and feelings; plus I want them to see that no matter what their current circumstances, there are many people who have seen the light at the end of the tunnel and are holding the door open for them to enter a place of peace and serenity.

Comment by Patricia Worth on March 31, 2011 at 12:28pm

Dawn
this is fantastic. I recently received my life coaching certification and would like to work with women who have lost custody. Being that I was there and I understand the impact I want to get other women to see that you can move forward and become stronger AND regain custody. I think that we can definitely work together and give support... thank you so much for offering the help...

Comment by Dawn Sinnott on March 31, 2011 at 11:45am

Hi Patricia,

 

LOVE your idea of starting a support group for women dealing with divorce and the aftermath.  I've been a CPA for 22 years but my recovery from my ex husband's alcohol addiction as well as my successful recovery from own divorce has led me to become a divorce recovery life coach helping empower people to see their divorce as a catalyst.  I work with clients considering a divorce, in the midst of a divorce or post-divorce and asking "Now what?"  I also share my unedited journal entries written prior to, during and after my divorce with a "then" and "now" format in my weekly blog http://mydivorcejournal.wordpress.com/

Please let me know how I can help you with your group.  My wish is that women can view the next chapter of their lives with hope and optimism.

 

Dawn Sinnott

Comment by Patricia Worth on March 30, 2011 at 12:14pm

Hi all... I met my ex when i was 17, at 21 i was married, 22 i had my daughter, 23 I had my son and by 24 I was filling for divorce. My ex was a cocaine addict, compulsive liar, emotionally and verbally abusive and cheated on my since probably day one.
My story is really long and ugly as most divorce / custody battles are. 6 months after I separated from my ex he wanted to reconcile and I allowed it. For 2 years after that he bounced around between me and his GF. I left the state with the kids and moved to FL and we continued our "relationship" even after I found out that that he married the GF.
After a year in FL i had the opportunity to move to CA and did so relying on my ex to watch the kids for 6 months in order for me to get settled in CA. He took advantage of that and got custody. For 9 years I fought and finally 5 years ago i regained custody.
I became very close friends with the new wife and helped her leave him as well.
There is a lot more to this story of course, years of pain and frustration. But what I want to emphasize and work on in this group is that if you think positive, work on yourself and let the rest follow, put the drama aside you can get thru this stage in your life and come out a stronger, more powerful woman.