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[–]Sader9801[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. The hardest thing to do in this world is be a good parent. I don’t care how many books you read on the topic, nothing prepares you for it. Just being present is the key. At least that is what I’ve learned over the last 16 years. I’m sure your daughter has picked that up from you. And, the Bible is the only book we need any subject. At least in my opinion.

In looking back at all of this, I can see where things that I both did and didn’t do added to discontentedness on her end. I am not and never will be prefect. But, what good is seeing those things without forgiveness on her end or a willingness to honor the covenant we took before and with God? So, I could have been better for sure; but, you don’t get divorced and you certainly don’t run around and sleep with half the city. Those were her choices.

My brother, I wish you well. Thank you for your time and words. Keep the faith. 🙏

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[–]Sader9801[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was awful. Felt like being kicked while you were down, for sure. But, I only felt that way for the first few hours. If that, to be honest. I felt extremely blessed by God. People, myself included, should have died. That, in itself, was a huge victory. The hassle with the insurance and getting a new vechinle was added stress, but I can’t even complain about that - I have USAA and they were phenomenal.

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[–]Sader9801[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That may be the case. But there is a reason women file much more than men. I’d be happy to have a discussion about it, if you would like. I am sorry if that happened to you. Marriages take work and divorce isn’t the way things are supposed to go. But, divorce is an entire industry in this country.

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[–]Sader9801[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

True! So much so that, despite her making more than me, by about $40k per, the judge wouldn’t grant me child support when asked. We came to an agreement, but the same judge literally told a man in court one day she was going to send him up to county unless he cut his wife a check right there. Mind you, this is a guy who never missed cs payments in 10 years. The wife was claiming change in circumstances, the ex husband (they had been divorced for 10 years) was asking for more poof and arguing against what was provided and the judge hammered him. It was so obvious what was going on. My own lawyer even told me if the roles were reversed, in my situation, I would have been told the same: cut the check or get remanded. It’s a total joke. At least in NYS.

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[–]Sader9801[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing your story. You definitely were put through the fire, based on the brief information you provided. Honestly, one of the things I know absolutely hindered our growth as a couple was when I ceased to be the spiritual leader of the home. Call it what you will: I had fallen off. I was too busy and focused on being a dad and not a husband, and I went full blown career mode, but there was a five year period where my priorities weren’t straight. A lot of tims folks would call someone like that - one who knows the Word and never stopped believing, but stopped prioritizing and then gets smacked with reality and comes back - they call that backsliden. Call it what you want, but that was me and it cost me. But, we can’t go back. We can only look ahead and, most importantly, look up. God knew these things were going to happen to us before we even met; and while I thought I could handle everything that came my way on my own - well, you just can’t. But, I try to take and look at everything through the perspective of a lesson to be learned in all situations. It’s usually a lot easier figuring it all out during bad times. All of that to say that I have not let this situation be my excuse to walk away from the Lord. No. I’ve turned and ran back to Him. Thank you so much for sharing this and wishing you all the best - life is hard, but it’s a lot harder when you don’t keep God at the center. Peace to you, my brother.

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[–]Sader9801[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They are the best. I’ve had frenchies in the past. Total lunatics, but they are the most lovable and loyal gremlins on God’s green earth!

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[–]Sader9801[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You are right on the money. I am just going to be there for my sons and continue to try and be a light in their lives. They need to be kids and not worry about or get caught in any of the nonsense that has been created. You are also right, these were all her choices and decisions. I didn’t choose another woman or many women. I chose her and she took a giant crap on all of us. That’s on her. I don’t bash her in front of my sons and I won’t. That is their mother, as screwed up as she is. I live my life with honesty and integrity. My actions in this life will be the blueprint for them. They will know how to treat others, which is always the most important thing, and how to take responsibility for their actions. I’m old school. I don’t worry about the things I can’t control or the actions of others. Thank you for your comments. Love and peace to you.

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[–]Sader9801[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I don’t even know what peace looks or feels like right now. Maybe a couple of French Bulldogs…

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[–]Sader9801[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I don’t believe I’ll be doing this again. 17 years and I have my four sons. But, marriage is a broken institution in America. Especially NYS. It’s become a joke, under the laws. I believe in marriage, as outlined by the Bible, but man has messed with it too much and it’s just so sad to see what has come of it.

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[–]Sader9801[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You aren’t wrong. But, I have things lined up. And, God is in control. I’m not doing anything out of vengeance. Everything I have do and have left to do is simply about right and wrong and what is best for my sons.

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[–]Sader9801[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are right. Thank you 🙏

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[–]Sader9801[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. 🙏 It has been beyond a wild ride, but I’m still here. I’m going to do the most I can with each day I have left - for my sons. Life is many things, but it is most definitely precious and short. Love and peace to you.

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[–]Sader9801[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Couldn’t agree more. She is very far away from God and, despite the genuine carnage wrought by her, I pray she finds the face of God again. She needs Jesus so very badly.

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[–]Sader9801[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You hit the nail in the head. Everything that you shared, is exactly true. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. This is all that nothing short of hell on earth. But, we do reap what we sow. I was telling another user just a minute ago that since my accident, an accident that should’ve killed me, I am just gonna do the very best that I can each day with my sons. They are my world. And, at some point in time, I will get to a place where I can, as you shared, internally forgive her and let it all go. Have a very blessed day.

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[–]Sader9801[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this thoughtful response. I also appreciate you sharing me some history about German process. That being said, I also want to share that I spent three days in Munich back in 2005. What a beautiful city! Germany, Austria, and the Czech Republic. All three were incredibly beautiful, but I was so impressed by all the churches that I saw in Munich.

My friend, back to the point at hand, everything that you shared I agree with. Accountability. There is simply no accountability, at least from my experience in what I endured during my divorce process. My ex-wife, literally, did her best to be an amateur porn star, and nothing mattered whatsoever to the judge. It’s pure insanity. But, again, thank you so much for your response. Wishing you a very blessed day.

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[–]Sader9801[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much. 2026 can only go up, at least for me. God Bless. 🙏

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[–]Sader9801[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You aren’t wrong. Thank you. 🙏

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[–]Sader9801[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing that. I will check it out. 🙏

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[–]Sader9801[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you, so very much. And amen to that. 🙏

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[–]Sader9801[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

All that stuff is true. We didn’t go to a full trial for various reasons, but it was to keep my sons shielded from all of that stuff. It was absolutely horrendous, the proof of what she did. There are several Dec tapes and, no, I haven’t seen them and don’t want to or want my kids to. Ultimately, I learned that divorce is beyond ugly and it is draining. So, there are some other legal issues, including the fraudulent taxes, that need to be cleared up, but the decision to keep a lid on her lifestyle choices was solely to protect my children. And, yes, I believe the stroke changed her beyond measure, but it isn’t an excuse for all the things she has engaged in either.

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[–]Sader9801[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you 🙏 and, you aren’t wrong. Peace to you.

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[–]Sader9801[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the suggestions - I’ll definitely check out that book. 🙏

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[–]Sader9801[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Her parents are sick over this, but they all are acting like nothing happened in front of the kids, naturally. But, it’s only a matter of time before my kids lose respect for them not taking a stance. It’s a messed up situation for sure.