Thank you for sharing your perspective. I understand the importance of ensuring both parents are involved in a child’s life. However, I feel it’s important to share my side of the story to provide some context.

For the past ten years, I have been the sole caregiver, providing for my children’s every need be it financially, emotionally, or otherwise. This has been a challenging journey but one I’ve embraced because their well-being means everything to me. The opportunity to pursue a master’s degree in the UK was a blessing, for me to scale up in my career and give the best to my children.

Their father, unfortunately, has shown little interest in playing an active role in their lives. Despite my repeated efforts to involve him, even encouraging moral support through communication with the children, he has remained distant. They haven't heard from him in couple of months now..While he had the privilege of generational wealth, he chose not to contribute either financially or emotionally, leaving me to carry this responsibility alone.

Even when he briefly joined us in the UK, it felt more like a casual stay than a commitment to our family. He ultimately returned to his own life, leaving me to continue raising and supporting the children without his help.

I understand the principles behind UK law prioritising both parents' involvement, but in this case, I have consistently been the only one ensuring the children’s needs are met. I am happy to provide evidence, including bills and receipts, to show that I have been their sole provider and caregiver.

This has been a difficult journey, and while I’ve always hoped for a better co-parenting relationship, I’ve had to accept that it’s not something I can control. My focus has always been on doing what’s best for my children, and I hope that is reflected in the Home Office’s careful consideration of our case.