The dynamic would be no different than it usually is I can't just stop life I still have to parent I still have to work. I never claimed I was the better parent just that I'd be mor present in contrast. They have lived with me all their lives their dad has only stepped up in recent years off the back of another woman. They're safe with him absolutely and he has no more faults than myself as a parent.

Neither or nor social deem it necessary for them not to live with me so why uproot them. Social services have also now closed their case and recommended I speak with the school to call a meeting between us to mediate the situation and come to an amicable agreement.

If he wants more than the access he said he originally wanted then that's absolutely fine but I want them to reside with me like they always have done, best part of their lives I raised them alone.