Looking for a forum...

[Blondhorsecrazy]

I am going through a "custody" :mad: battle with my ex for my 14 yr old son and looking to talk with others about dealing with this...I was wondering if there is a forum or website to talk with other parents/grandparents who have had to go thru this before?:confused: I just thought maybe there was a "forum" on the web to talk with others about the proceedings & outcome, etc. Thanks!:)

[Cpogie]

I found a few resources for you, I don't know if this is what you are looking for but give it a try, and the very best of luck!

http://www.drphil.com/articles/article/157

http://dmoz.org/Society/Relationships/Divorce/Support_Groups/

http://divorcesupport.meetup.com/cities/us/dc/washington/?gj=sj40

http://www.custodysource.com/wa~1.htm

[VanillaBean]

Blond,

I have had my share of custody battles with my ex for my 13 yr old daughter. I would be happy to chat with you. I know how difficult these times are for you and your son. feel free to email me or PM me if you want to talk about things.

nila_bean@hotmail.com

[Blondhorsecrazy]

Thank you so much for everything.:cool: I am so worried about this:confused: . The links have been great resources so far! I will be glad when this is over!

[mom363546]

I'm sure you will find there are a lot of us out there who have been through this and willing to help you get through it.
In my case by 2 boys were around 11 & 13. They wanted to stay in there school district and I had moved to a different county.

I was fortunate my ex was good to his sons it was me that caught the crap. I allowed them to make there own decisions on were they lived and kept an open honest relationship with them at all times.I might have been absent from the home but I was not absent in there life.

I also then ended up to be the one to pay child support since they chose to stay there and go to school. I am very proud to say I was not a dead beat parent I made sure my support was paid and was always handing out money for clothes, money to go out on etc.. later gas money and car insurance.Just like a parent would do.

Today my boys are grown have great jobs and I have received nice gifts like $250 leather coat and several other nice things
They know how hard it was for me to do but I did it.
So hang in there and always keep an open line of communication with your kids.
Oh yeah me and ex get along great now!

[mom2fussbudgets]

I'm sorry to hear you are going through this. I have not gone through it as a parent, but I did suffer through my parent's divorce as a child.

One thing I'd like to say is, please don't talk bad about your son's dad in front of him. Also, please don't ask him to choose between you. My parents had a bitter divorce, and they made my and my siblings life a living hell. As a child, you love both of your parents, and it's extremely hurtful when one of your parents tries to pit you against the other. I'm not saying you are doing this, it's just something I want you to keep in mind.

Good luck to you. I can't imagine how difficult this situation must be for you and your son.

[Staci624]

I am Administrator of a site for Moms. We are about to celebrate our 2nd year anniversary. The site usually only accepts members by referral of current members only, but I'd activate you as a member from this board if you are interested.

Here is the link: http://realmoms.12.forumer.com/index.php

Once you register, I'll have to activate you.

We have moms of all ages, from all walks of life. We have moms of twins, military moms, single moms, divorced moms; we have moms with one and more children too. We also have moms who are have babies on the way. It's a drama-free board with a great bunch of ladies.