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I’m also a 39 year old man. 2 years deep into a custody battle after divorce from my high school sweetheart turned alcoholic. My boys are the only reason I’m still here today.
This is a powerful song. It reminds me of when you’re feeling like you’re at your end, but you’re still full of powerful emotion. Beyond this point, personally I become numb. I feel dead inside, and the song most illustrative to that point for me, is ‘Cantspeak’ by Danzig.
From one father to another. Keep sight of whats truly important. It is easy to give up and give your life for your kids. but you need to keep fighting and go on for them. Be there for them. Love them. and most importantly watch them grow. Its the important moments in their life that give ours meaning as parents.
I also grew up in a broken household. I turned my back on my father for a long time, but as I came of age I began to start seeing things for what they truly were. Even if things are dark now, it does not mean they always will be. Keep you head up and fight to go on for your kids. YOU GOT THIS!
I don’t know what it’s like to be in the middle of a custody battle. But I do know what it’s like to have 2 boys and know that they are a big reason why I’m still here. I struggle with mental health issues every day. It’s like I wake up and I am on the front lines. But dude I’m telling you having children look up to you, love you, and admire you makes life and all its struggles worth it. You are a dad who loves his kids very much and that is a special relationship, once in a lifetime type thing. It gives you purpose and a reason for living. I pray that God gives you peace to get through this tough stretch. Be the good example your kids look up to. It’s truly a symbiotic connection when you are there for them and they (without knowing it usually) are there for you. Live for them man. It’s all worth it.
I really appreciate you sharing this with us. You’re going through a lot right now. You are heard. Going through a divorce and custody battle can be so so hard and devastating. That feeling of numbness is brutal. It can be hard to imagine unless you’ve felt it. But I hear you brother.
I can feel the love that you have for your sons through your comment. I have so much respect for you and the work you do as a father. You have prioritized your boys and their lives, showing a level of selflessness that is truly admirable. I hope to be able to be a father like yourself one day. You’re going through some of the toughest times of your life and still push on for them. I hope you are proud of yourself for that. I know I sure am.
My heart breaks for you righ now. The feelings that you are feeling are very real. But this will pass. You will get through this. I believe in you. We are here for you at Heart Support. Please feel free to reach out at any point. These battles don’t last forever. And the love you have for your sons WILL triumph in the end. Sending thoughts and love your way brother.
This is so heartbreaking. Sending you some love, Friend. You’re trying to do what’s right for your boys. At the same time you’re recovering from a divorce. Hopefully you have some friends and family around for support. You can always post here. HeartSupport is here. You are not alone.
I know the feeling of loving someone and losing them to addiction. It so hard to always have be a rock for your kids and just feeling like a shell of your former self.
While it might seem like this tough time will never end. You are incredibly strong and you’re doing the healthy work. I so appreciate you speaking up. Hopefully you can feel the love and support coming your way.