This is my first Thanksgiving where I don't have the kids. Ex moved to be closer to her family and we just finalized the new schedule. I know it's what's best for them being near both sides of the family but man this hurts. Trying to keep it together but just scrolling through pics of everyone at her place. How do you guys handle the guilt and sadness on days like this?
Holidays hit different when the house is quiet. This year's hard, but you're modeling the kind of maturity for your kids that matters way more than any single Thursday. Hang in there.
That's rough. First holidays without the kids hit different. I'm not gonna lie, you're gonna have to find ways to stay busy that day. Some guys volunteer, some just work through it. Just don't sit home alone with your thoughts all day.
I'm really sorry man. That's a tough situation. Have you been able to set up a video call for at least part of the day? Not the same obviously but it might help you both get through it.
This is one of the hardest parts of shared custody, honestly. The holidays hit you different when you're not there. Make sure you have something planned with the kids for the following weekend so you have something to look forward to.
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First holidays without them are brutal, I won't sugarcoat it. But you know what? You made the call that's best for them in the long run. That takes real strength, even if it doesn't feel like it right now.