I read yesterday about a parent who is trying to retrieve her children’s school records.  She stated that it’s every parent’s rite regardless of visitation or custody agreements. This gave me hope. So I called the school where my son is attending and asked for access. The principal would neither confirm nor deny my son’s attendance. He suggested I have my lawyer file the paperwork. This would be fine if I even had a lawyer, but I can’t afford one anymore. So he finally agreed to review any documentation I might have. So I brushed off the divorce decree and read it again.

I’ll be damned. There’s a clause in it saying the ex has complete control. I’m only allowed report cards with all locations hidden. I don’t have a leg to stand on.  The family court bought her stories with no documentation. The decree even went so far as to accuse me of using voodoo.

It’s taken me 7 years to get the strength back to face this battle again. 2 of those years, I was homeless. I’ve been through several psych wards.  Now I am finally brave enough to share and reach out to my kids.  I remember now why I sunk so low. I’m crushed… again.