And (if an opportunity presents itself for me to say this, I’m doubtful it will due to the terms of our visitation agreement and how it has limited my communication) I will also say this
I don’t blame <wife> for being skeptical of me, but I’m determined to make positive changes regardless of what happens between us, and am interested in being a better person and father.
It will be much more effective to DO this rather than to SAY this.
