My DD is five and a half. Her father has been in and out of her life since we separated when she was 1. Before it has been for a few months here and there, but he has usually maintained some kind of contact. This time however, he saw her last four months ago (having seen her every weekend before that for a good few months) and hasn't been seen or heard from since. At first I said to her that he lived a long way away and it was difficult for him to come visit. I also said I thought his phone may be broken or lost, however she is a smart cookie and I know these excuses are no longer washing with her.
The door is always open to him if and when he makes contact, but I am sure for one reason and another this is going to be the way it always is for her with her dad, and that this time he won't be back any time soon.
I am conscious DD may be starting to think I am telling her fibs, but its hard to know how much of the truth I should tell her.
I would appreciate any tips and advice from anyone who may be going through this or indeed be on the other side of it with a child of a similar age.
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Scoobsmam13 · 30/03/2014 14:27
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