She wanted to drop the TRO on the kids the day she filed it. It's in the police report when I was served.

I am a fantastic father and I would never take away their relationship with their mother.

You sure like focusing on the guy who is honest and open regarding his faults. Guess I need more of that or that just speaks to your pain. I am also truly sorry you are foing thru your marriage possibly ending.

I never thought that going out 1x a month was a big deal if I was home before 4am.

I guess when she started staying out overnight and doing drugs, I gave her a free pass because of what I had done.

I have not been myself because of the divorce held over me. That's why I pursued and yelled and pleaded.

Letting go has been hard but also a blessing. I can be myself. The guy she loved for 13 years.

Yes, going out was wrong. I was wrong.

But I am a good dad. My kids need me and they should know I am here for them no matter what.

And the arguing...yeah they notice their moms behavior and disrespect more than mine.

Part of the TRO was the fear of what the kids would eventually think. They were already telling her "Why do you yell at me like you yell at dad. I heard you tell him you dont love him. Does that mean you don't love me."

I am not fighting about anything at this point lol. I am going with the flow.

My lawyers will state my position on custody. My wife and I already agreed on all the other things and assets being split 50/50.

I am being the change. Thanks for the reinforcement to keep doing so!