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Name: MommaT

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I am 33 years old, was married 9yrs and together 16yrs when my husband left me for another woman. He up and left, moved in with her a million miles away (exaggerating but he lives quite a ways away now). We share 7 children and I'm currently 21wks pregnant with our 8th child. We are not divorced and he's been gone 4 months now. I have applied for full custody of my children, child support and spousal support. Took some investigating on my part as he had no contact with myself or any of our children. He's 40 years old and all together has 11 children. He's never been the responsible father he should to any of his kids so I really don't expect anything for my children and me. I'm just thankful I have a house and my own car. Always been as independent as possible and my kids are my life.
The only hard part is my kids missing their dad. My oldest is 15 and my youngest is 4. I reassure them as much as possible they are loved and I'm here for them but I know it's hard on them. I still remain apart of his other four kids lives.
Guess I just wanted to see if anyone else has gone through similar things such as my story? ↓

Name: Jennifer | Date: Jan 5th, 2013 10:43 PM

Hello. I can't relate with you entirely, but I did meet a woman whose situation was very similar to yours. She was married (I can't remember for how long, but it was quite a while) and they had 9 children and her hubby left her for another woman. Her oldest was 14 and youngest was a baby (I can't remember how old though). When she told me her story it had been 5 years ago that he had left. She had gotten herself and family together (with help from her family and church family). She home schooled all of them and worked as a bus driver to support them. I know the situation is rough, but you can and will get through it!! I'm a single mom as well btw (of 2 boys aged 5 years and 10 months). If you ever want to talk my email is [email protected] ↑

Name: MommaT | Date: Jan 9th, 2013 10:45 PM

Thanks, currently waiting to go to court... Was hoping he would not bother replying to my application but he did so now it's off to court we go. He's had no contact with our children whatsoever since he left over 4mos ago. He keeps in contact with his other 4 kids through fb still. A slap to the face for my older kids.
He's only asked for pictures of my kids and I'm still unsure about sending them when he's done nothing for our kids. Not even a phone call. I wish he would have just let it be so we could move on with our lives.
Another stress I do not need especially at 23wks pregnant. I'll have to go to court again once this baby is born:\ ↑