Thanks LH and CW. I should have an update end of the week on my situation.
LH your words about digging out of this hole myself ring true. Not just the situation but feeling the lack of community. Only I can fix it.
CW I can see how some dads may give up in these situations to keep the peace. My own father did that in his first marriage (my mom was his second wife). He had a son and his XW made things miserable. I am not going to do the same.