Feeling really empty again

[Makaveli96]

It's been almost five years since I last saw my daughter,I send a check every week even though my ex-wife doesn't want anything to do with me again....I get really sad around January/March (time she filed for divorce and took my daughter away). I feel so empty and alone

[Agora1]

Makaveli, I'm sorry for your pain. The beginning of a new year is hard enough

for most people. The expectation of what lies ahead can be stressful in itself.

I don't know how old your daughter is but maybe just maybe when she is of

legal age, she will want a relationship with you. (and your wife will have nothing

to say about that) Divorce is between a man and women and should never be

put upon the children. ( As long as the safety of the children are not at stake)

Might there be a support group in your town you could attend? Families Anonymous??

or something like that? My best to you xx

[Figgins42]

I'm sorry you're sad but I know how to remedy it. You have to fight. Why are you not seeing your daughter on a regular basis? You should have shared custody. And if your estranged wife won't do that, you must take her to family court. You have rights as her father and the way you're living isn't working for you. You deserve to be in your daughter's life and she needs her father. You've got to fight for her and for yourself. Enough is enough. You're missing out on precious time. Channel that negative energy and sadness and create a plan so you can have a relationship with your child. Good luck! I know you can do it!

[Sprinkle1]

I agree with Agora and Figgins, you have rights, fight for them, your daughter needs you in her life, a daughter needs all the guidance a good father can offer her she needs protection and love, I wish I had a father like you. So go for it, fight, seek help, do not roll over, you will always regret it if you do. We believe in you, now You believe in You. I send you strength, courage, energy, faith, love and hugs....Sprinkle ....1.....xxx ooo

[nicoly3467]

Hi Makaveli96-I’m very sorry for the way you’ve been feeling. This must be so hard that you haven’t seen your daughter this long. I can’t even imagine. I’m glad you’re reaching out here and expressing your feelings.

Anxiety and depression are extremely hard to deal with, in addition to having MS. I had severe depression a few years ago after my worst MS relapse that paralyzed my legs for short-term. Presently, I’m managing the anxiety and depression better, but life will throw some curve balls at times and some days are not so good, but I have coping strategies now to help me through it. A few years ago, I did counseling and group support to help get me through that really hard time.

Hope you’re doing ok today.

Nikki

[Makaveli96 in reply to nicoly3467]

yes thanks