Can't sleep, did some post reading and now I just needed to vent. I am so angry with my ex h about this whole ordeal. Divorced one year ago past Friday and we have been going back in forth in court with visitation and he has alienated the kids so bad against me, my family and any others who know me - that I am afraid for my girls mental well being that I filed for full custody. <BR>He has threatened my parents this week, as well as harassed people at some of the establishments I go, I just want to scream at him and tell him exactly what I think of him. Yet, that just can't be done. I need to be civil, mature and strong emotionally so I can state my case to the courts and fight. I believe that kids need both parents, but in my case I really have a hard time even wanting the girls to be able to see him any more with all the things he has done. Problem is that my oldest is 14 and in MN she can choose which parent she wants to be with, so I am truly fighting for my 10 and 8 year olds to be moved without her. I believe girls should be with their mother. I have done nothing to be labeled the bad parent, even though he tried and now it's my turn to proof the case. I want to build a better life for my girls and so want them with me. It's so frustrating to wait and wait and wait for the system to do the right thing. Thanks for listening everyone. God Bless you all.<BR>DA

You most certainly have my prayers...<P>It's so sad to see the courts not understanding what is in the best interest of the children... even though that is what they claim.<P> <P>Jim