I have a question for people and I really hope I don't get bashed or put down because I have gone through enough... I moved 1900 miles to get away from an abusive relationship. He doesn't know where I am but we have a son together. I never wanted to keep his son from him, but I tried everything to keep our family together so this wouldn't happen and it ended up with me and my son having police escorting us to a shelter, and me moving where I never dreamed I would so I can have support from family. My question is what should I do? He asks to see him all the time and wants to Skype. my son asks for his dad too. I'm trying to protect myself as much as possible, but I don't want him not in his life.. I'm scared what might happen if he does see him, because he has threatened to take him and disappear. . we don't have anything in place as far as custody. My friend says he is using the baby to control me again and I believe it too. Please don't judge because I have been through a lot with him in 4 and a half years.. I was diagnosed with PTSD, anxiety and Post Partum Depression.. He was the reason for most of it and I had to save myself. Just wondering if anyone has been through a similar situation and want to know what my next steps should be thank you.
These ladies are completely right! You did this for a reason and you have to trust your gut. Get a lawyer ASAP (if money is an issue there are a lot of programs that can assist) and get custody taken care of. I'll keep you and your little one in my prayers! Stay strong!
I'm sorry for what your going through. :( I personally have never delt with an abusive relationship. But, my mom was always in abusive relationships and I saw what it did to her. Luckily, thats not the case anymore. However, as a child of a mother that was abused. I can say no child wants to see their parent being hurt in anyway shape or form Even if thats their own father. So my advice is to try and keep as much space between yourself and him. Until he goes to therapy and sorts out his shit. If he really wants to see/be apart of your child's life then he will seek help for his issues. If not then you know he's full of crap and he's using your child to control you. An thats a peice of shit kind of person you really don't want around your baby. I hope this helps :)
If you dont feel safe and you fear for your child, I wouldnt risk it personally... you obviously did what you had to in order to survive, dont take that away from tou or your son
I would get a lawyer and get custody on paper first so he can't take your son before letting him see him or be with a lot of people when he sees him. I wouldn't trust him.