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Old Dec 17, 2005, 12:02 PM
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My order of protection ended yesterday. Now i have no legal custdy of the kids and no more child support. My lawyer said he has to wait until my husband is served the divorce papers before he can file for tempory custdy and support. My husband has the children this weekend and I don't know if he is going to bring them back to me on tommorow night. I can't live without my children. I am so scared. I have no legal protection , he can do whatever he wants to me now. I hate my life right now.

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Old Dec 17, 2005, 12:11 PM
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How sad and scary that is...I don't know your situation, but you have to believe that your ex wants what's best for his kids. Otherwise, you'll make your self crazy.

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Old Dec 17, 2005, 12:53 PM
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When in doubt, try, try, very hard to believe the positive outcome. I am praying for you. Take care of yourself right now. my order of protection my order of protection
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Old Dec 17, 2005, 03:44 PM
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I can only imagine how frightened and worried you are. Please try and think the positive until proven otherwise. Take care of yourself and I am wishing you the best of outcomes.
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Old Dec 17, 2005, 03:46 PM
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i am so sorry that you're feeling so scared and lonely. try to keep a positive outlook and i know that is hard, but that's all that keeps us afloat. xoxoxo pat
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Old Dec 17, 2005, 04:24 PM
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Night Owl,

This is a tough position to be in. Children are such an incredible blessing. When will your attorney be filing the divorce papers. We're here to help you get through this.

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Old Dec 17, 2005, 04:38 PM
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I can't even imagine what this must be like. Try to keep your thoughts positive, and know that we're all pulling for you. Hopefully the legal system will do it's thing and you and the kids will soon settle into your new "normal". Remember that no matter what happens, you will carry on for your kids. We all know you're going to do what is best for them.
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Old Dec 17, 2005, 04:44 PM
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Oh owl, I'm so sorry you're going through this. Try to keep expecting the best. I know how trite that sounds when you're down and out but it sounds like that is your only empowerment option right now. Please keep it posted. We all care.

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Old Dec 17, 2005, 07:51 PM
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Night Owl,
How's it going?
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Old Dec 17, 2005, 10:59 PM
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thanks for all the support. It means a lot to me. I wish I could say I am fine and not worrying but I can't. I am totally freaking out. I have had 2 xanax tonight and am still shaking. I just can't live if he takes the boys away from me. They are the joy of my life. I hate that he gets to see them anyway, he was the one child protective services was called on. He was the one who beat me up. Now I have nothing. If he comes over I can't call the police, if he doesn't pay me, I have no recourse. If he keeps the children I have no legal custudy. He knows this, he always said he would take the children if we told anyone what he did to us. He said he would tell everyone I am crazy. But we have never hurt anyone ever! He has. I am just so scared for my sweet boys. I just want them home. We can't stop crying.
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Old Dec 17, 2005, 11:33 PM
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check with domestic violence agency in your area. when I got my order of protection with their help it did not have an expiration date. It was good as long as I did not violate it by going within 500 feet of my abuser and did not initiate communication with him.
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Old Dec 18, 2005, 12:46 AM
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I'm so sorry you are going through this. This must be terrible for you. Hang in there. I'm sure everything will turn out ok. We're all here for you!
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Old Dec 18, 2005, 01:30 AM
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Night Owl,

I can obviously understand your level of concern. Let's pray he does the right thing, and returns your sons as he should tomorrow evening.

Keep us posted.

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Old Dec 18, 2005, 10:38 AM
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Maybe you could get with an organization such as battered women who have legal resources to help you. I think they are free services. Hopefully you won't need them.
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Old Dec 19, 2005, 09:41 AM
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My children are home with me safe. My heart is so relieved. My husband was a jerk when I picked them up. But my children are safe with me. everything is so uncertain right now. It just doesn't seem like Christmas. I am in so much pain.
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Old Dec 19, 2005, 10:13 AM
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Night Owl,

I'm so glad you have your children back. Just try to take it one day at a time right now.

Keep us posted.

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Old Dec 19, 2005, 10:27 AM
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I am so glad your kids are back with you and are safe. my order of protection my order of protection
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Old Dec 19, 2005, 12:10 PM
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Hurrah that the children are back! I'm so glad. Just try to take it one day at a time. It helps that way.

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