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The kids and I made it to Huntsville home safely.
One day soon, daddy won’t have a 7 hour drive. I have to take their mom to court to have a judge change the pickup location to a town more closely to halfway between my home and the kids’ mom. I’m ashamed to have to admit that. I’m ashamed I had to withdraw from my TSP account to pay my attorney’s retainer so we can go back to Family Court only one year after the agreement was settled.
Today, daddy drives 3.5 hours one way, and mommy drives 1.5 hours one way. Their mom won’t agree to meeting at a location closer to my home. And why would she? Her drive is only 3 hours total.
Am I Ungrateful
Part of me feels like I shouldn’t complain about the unfairness and that I should be grateful for as much access to my children as I have.
The other part of me is furious because I’m being exploited — rather the loosely worded divorce agreement is being exploited. I’m one of the kids’ parents. I have no less authority or parental rights than their mom. So, I shouldn’t even be in situations like this.
My frustration is an accurate response.