Today, the reality of the situation with my daughter, Grace, has struck home.
She is lost to me.
Her presence on Facebook is no more; nor that of the lying Rob Silverman.
She has believed the lies fed her by the family and, worse, acted badly.
I would expect most people to understand there are two sides to a story.
But, people are idiots.
The Fairclough's and the Gelfand's are.
As are some members of my own family.
Including, Grace herself.
Bad behaviour must always be challenged.
Never supported.
Whether it is the neighbours, friends or family.
Adults have a responsibility to children.
That responsibility demands truth, integrity and courage.
Otherwise, situations such as mine become more common.
Fathers without their Children.
Children without Fathers.
Changing the law NOW to give Fathers equal rights can not mend the broken hearts of the past.
But, it can stop pain and heartache in the future.
For me, the last 11 years have been a grieving.
My child is as lost to me as if she was dead.
Yet, there is no grave I can visit to mourn.
Acceptance of loss is now my goal.
Leaving Grace and the rest of the family to God and their own Karma.
May God grant you ALL you deserve.
My son has not spoken to me off and on for 7 years. He has missed most of his brothers growing years and unfortunately will not know him one day soon. His sister to whom he was very close has been hurt terribly by this. He has outed them as well. He speaks to his 1/2 brother on his fathers side, a man he badmouthed for years. His partner is a wonderful person and I am concerned that one day he will get fed up and leave my son, leaving him all alone in this world. I will always love him but will not tolerate abuse and put downs. It still hurts and will always hurt. The sad thing is, I think if I had money and possessions he would not find me so unlikeable. How I could raise a child like this is beyond me.