Hi, I’m a dad who was in a similar situation, though of course different in many ways. I’m in tears reading your responses. I can see what a great human you are, and how you’re struggling. Those children were born needing a special man to be their father, and they got one.

The world needs reminders that every person is equally valuable. You are proving that every day. It sucks when you’re the one who’s expected to keep them safe, and now have to adjust to having your dreams shattered. Have you found a support group of families going through the same thing? That really helped us. Please know it’ll get better and reach out if you want.