Finally was able to talk to two lawyers, waiting on the third. Probably will be the same response from the third. She can leave and take the children. I cannot stop her from taking the kids. My only recourse is if she puts the children in jeopardy or makes it impossible for me to see them. Keeping me away from the kids would be for certain amount of time. Both recommended to protect myself and my parental rights by going to mediation to prevent this from happening.

I love my children and do not want to put them under any undo stress. Why do I have to be the adult here. I feel like I am letting the child get away with a tantrum.

I over heard her saying she wants to get out of the marriage. I have told her before I am not trapping her, she can leave at any time. She still blames me for everything.

If it wasn't for exercise, meditation, and prayer, I would be a total(not the word I want to use) mess. GAL is hard at times - I end up doing things by myself because of the few friends, who have a degree of separation, cancel meeting me. Still working on establishing a closer friendship with the people I do activities with during the week. I do not want to come across as needy.

I feel frustrated, angry and hurt. I cannot wait to lift weights and do some yard work.