Divorce Advice for Men | Fathers Rights Divorce | Child Custody

by Susan McKenna for DadsDivorce.com

 I accept what I did in our relationship was wrong – but I don’t accept not being a father to our two children.

Right now my daughter is ‘echoing’ many of the same words my wife uses about how I need to be held accountable for the things I did five or more years ago and how I don’t care about or love my children as much. 

Needless to say we’re going through a difficult time and your words/perspective have shined a little light on the situation.  My wife professes to be a Christian who “prays for me” and I hope one day she’ll find the forgiveness and acceptance you found in your life.  In the mean time I want her to consider the complex feelings of our children.

by Susan McKenna for DadsDivorce.com

I never prayed so hard in my life.  I prayed that the man I had grown to almost hate would not be on that plane...

I feel that many single fathers identify themselves as a part-time parent whose major purpose is to pay child support.  Many slowly back away from the struggle to feel important, as many times, as the non-custodial parent, their importance is often not recognized.  Men need to recognize they are important and realize that there is no one who can replace them, so they can grow a closer relationship with their children if they move from the children’s home.