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    Hello everyone :h

    I would like to apologize for being away for so long. I know that some of you were worried about me and I feel bad for putting you guys through that. It was too hard for me to even accept what had transpired the day that I stopped posting. ( Im getting tearful just posting it now ). No I have not had a beer or anything like.

    Everything was going along fairly well until I got served with the Divorce papers from my wife. It wasnt the Divorce that floored me it was her Affidavit. She basically stated that I was a no good drunken Father that didnt give a crap about my children. That my actions were damaging to them and their growth...And that She was the Only one bringing up the boys. When I read that she was asking for Limited Supervised Visits I lost my emotional strength. It was like something Zapped my faith in people. How can somebody be so cruel. I was so overwhelmed from what I was reading that put me into a state of disbelief. The only thing that made it better was to keep myself occupied at work. However every day after work I would be driving home and the last mile I started thinking about how alone I am..every day. Fear about loosing my boys overwhelmed me. I still have thoughts of how much this is hurting the boys every time I have to drop them back off at their grandparents...Kills me inside. I physically get pains in my gut and start to empathize with what they are going through. I have taken the high road in this whole thing but I had moments of such pain that I almost thought about really going after her in court. But for the children its not worth straying from my values or morals...I refuse to attack another person but to only defend myself. So yes..sometimes I feel like lashing back but I cant.

    So every time I was to bring myself to log into the Nest I found that I could not even think about how I feel much less sharing it with you. Actually I still have a difficult time. I NEED this to pass for my emotional well being. Not expressing myself and keeping things bottled up is not helping .. so here I am. I do have to say that I felt uncomfortable dumping my problems and feelings about these last 10 days or so here openly in the forum.

    It was a selfish and inconsiderate thing for me to do .. not posting and basically vanishing.. I feel very much about that.

    I have an appointment with a lawyer today so hopefully things will subside and my confidence of everything turning out well will come back. So after this meeting I will come back and tell you how it went.

    Hey but good thing is that Im closing in on my 60th day so No problems on that front .. even during all This BS stuff I have never even thought about lifting a tin

    Time for me to head over to a few threads and some PM's that I have been meaning to get to.

    Thanks again everyone for having someone to talk to.

    Dave :l
    Progress lies not in enhancing what is, but in advancing toward what will be. - Khalil Gabran
    AF: 9-10-2013

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    It's really good to see you back and posting. I can understand why you stayed away for a while with all that was going on. It's a lot to process, and we have to do what's right for ourselves at the time. Don't feel bad.

    Keep your head held high, and well done on your upcoming 60 days. That's two months of sobriety, awesome! In spite of all that you have been going through, you stayed AL free. You should be very proud of yourself. It is good to have you back, you were missed! :l
    Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it! ~ Goethe

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      #3
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      G - Sorry to hear about everything you've been through...but you did it all without having a drink, and I am SO, SO, SO proud of you! Yes, we missed you a lot, that's because we care about you :l

      Thanks for letting us know you're ok. Good luck with the lawyer today. We are here for you if you need us! :h

      Love,
      K9
      :heart:I love my daughter more than alcohol:heart:

      Believe in yourself. You are stronger than you think.

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        #4
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        Just want to echo BH, it really is lovely to have you back, what strength to not drink having gone through all that and what a dignified approach....... to defend yourself rather than retaliate. Good on you!
        New life started on 1st May 2014, One day at a time I will work at continuing it forever!

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          #5
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          Thanks for checking back in. So happy to see you back, but so sad with what you're going through. You were missed and like the others said, we do care about each here and when one goes missing we sure take notice and try to help.

          Good for you on your 60 days and for not giving in during such a difficult time. That alone speaks volumes about the love you have for your boys. Stay strong and keep us posted only as you feel comfortable and please know we're thinking about you.

          Good luck today with your attorney. :l

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            #6
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            Dave
            so sorry to read of the BS that goes sometimes with divorce. Been there, done that, but I'm not going to bore you with my experiences. I just very glad you're basically ok and very happy for you that you didn't cave on your sobriety. Better to look at the shit without tainted glasses. Well done on 60 days coming up.
            Best
            Sam
            Liberated 5/11/2013

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              #7
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              Glad u are back Dave. Sorry about all the pain u are going through...Hang on to your sobriety, it will serve u well in the coming weeks/months..
              Dottie

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                #8
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                Well done keep strong. Feel proud of yourself for staying alcohol free through this. X
                Drink free since 18 August 2013:h

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                  #9
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                  Welcome back Dave. You have a ton to be proud of, staying sober when most of us would have collapsed says volumes about your resolve. I was worried about whether your soon to be ex would throw the alcohol card at you. Bad news is she did, good news is that it is out in the open and you can deal with it. In the face of the obvious a lie stands out in flashing neon. From your description you have a loving relationship with your kids and that cant be photoshopped away. Good luck with your lawyer and fight the good fight. Welcome back.
                  Happiness is neither virtue nor pleasure nor this thing nor that but simply growth, We are happy when we are growing.

                  William Butler Yeats

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                    #10
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                    Thanks everyone for your support :l

                    I have never been so hurt in my lifetime. I dunno guys .. this is super tough to go through on so many levels. The every other weekend deal with a dinner date a week is looking more and more likely. Im going to have to deal with the fact that she is not going to be reasonable. What sucks is that she Knows how much pain this is causing on the boys and myself and doesnt seem to give a shit. I have seen people go whackjob before..but this is methodical and thought out to the point that it is bordering on certifiable. From that point of view there is a part in me that does not even want to push too hard on her in fear that she will take it out on the kids ( knowingly or unknowingly ). She is a different person inside that I am starting to be very careful as to not bring out.

                    The lawyer guy seemed very nice and basically suggested that Im going to get railroaded no matter what to some degree of uncomfortableness to down right Screwed. The good thing is that the Legal custody thing should come out Jointly. He started with the child support issue when I cut him off saying damned be the $$ I want my kids to have more time with me.

                    I guess I can resolve myself to the depressing fact of limited parenting and look forward to a few years down the road when the little guys have more input on what goes on in their lives. I have to stuff my feelings and emotions away so I can go forward for now .. Until that gavel hits the bench and the signatures are on paper thats what I need to do.. bummer ..

                    Oh and yes you guys are correct with the dealing with all this crap and still not even having a freaking beer LOL!! Looking at it that way does seem to bring out a little more general self confidence

                    Welp off to the Nest to check in ..

                    Thanks again my friends.
                    Progress lies not in enhancing what is, but in advancing toward what will be. - Khalil Gabran
                    AF: 9-10-2013

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                      #11
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                      SO good to see you!
                      I'm so sorry for all the crap. We have all been thinking of you and hoping that you were keeping up with your sobriety....an awful lot of wrongs can be righted IF YOU STAY SOBER! That's what I've found! Thanks for checking in, we've missed you. Byrdie
                      All you gotta do, is get thru this day. AF 1/20/2011
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                        #12
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                        Divorce is hard on all involved. So sorry you are having an exceptionally rough one. Amazes me how two people that loved each other so much can get to this point. Im very sorry for your situation. Hugs to you and glad you are ok and back here.
                        AF 10/21/2013...ODAT :kudos:

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                          #13
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                          Dave - so glad you are back. I was worried. Now, I can see that there was some cause for concern. I'm so sorry to hear what you are going through. It's obvious that you are a devoted and loving dad. Sending lots of love and support. Hang in there, and stay close.
                          Everything is going to be amazing

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                            #14
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                            G, great will power I can see. As I learned here drinking AT somebody or something is pretty silly, as it will not change that somebody or something you are my inspiration!
                            AF since 10/20/2013
                            Smoke free since 09/24/2007
                            Meat free since 09/20/2008
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                            With will one can do anything - Samuel Smiles

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                              #15
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                              Hey Dave, I am so proud of you. Your resolve is inspiring to many who are also struggling with personal issues.
                              Please don't hold this inside but share it. That's what mwo is for. Someone may have some advice you will need. Also someone else may be going through a similar situation and can see how wonderfully you are holding up in a very difficult situation.
                              Take care and don't disappear on us again.!!
                              No matter how far you go or how fast you run, you can't get away from yourself. ....said at an AA meeting. It stuck with me.

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