Lisa, you're still getting up every morning (whether you want to or not) and putting one foot in front of the other. You may not FEEL strong, but that proves you ARE strong.

My head felt like it had fallen into a vat of concrete yesterday. I think everything that has happened this past year just hit me. I never expected my ex to drop to this level. Why I didn't I don't know, guess you don't want to think someone you once were able to love could be so heartless and cruel. Made me question myself for ever loving him. I have my own pity party every once in a while. It helps me see what I do have. I have my kids, he can't take that no matter how hard he tries. I am a good Mom and no one can prove otherwise. My life revolves around my kids, he fits them in if he wants from time to time. My kids love me, I think they are questioning their love for him as well
Thank you all for your uplifting responses. I think I can see the light at the end again.

sorry I have a full house with family during the holidays. I have been wanting to check this forum but haven't had a chance, been wondering how you are. I can't understand why he would get to file your kids at the end of the year. I have custody and I file. If This was discussed already sorry didn't read the other reply s. I think if you have joint custody maybe I guess, not really sure. I don't the system sucks!! that's for sure. When I was seperated with my ex husband I had a few encounter where their was no justice. I felt just like you. Hope all is well

He makes more than me so the judge gave him the tax credit? I don't understand it just because more can be made by him claiming I could still use the lesser amount and really why should he get it? I refuse to sign the paper. IRS told me that I don't have to. I had already talked to them before the hearing I explained everything told them that my ex makes more than me. The IRS lady told me that courts think they have the upper hand but if he and I were to both file, no money would be given out until they ( IRS) determine who has the "right" to claim them. Since the kids live with me, I pay for half of their living I get to claim them legally, AS long as I DON"T sign any papers.