Return of my DD

[Loz55]

AIBU to think my ex-husband is out of order for not returning our 12 year old daughter home from Florida to the UK after a 4 week visit to him during the summer holidays, even though she says she wants to stay?

Good luck, OP, this is every parent's nightmare. Unbelievable that the US Embassy won't answer you.

I can’t imagine what you are going through. I hope you get your daughter back soon. The longer he has her the more time he has to alienate you🤬.

Please, communicate to her daily. An I love you. I wish you were here. Can’t wait to see you next. How was your day? What are you learning in school. The best part of your day, the worst part of your day? Etc. Daily. Make sure she knows you are there for her. Be in her ear.

You poor thing. Your poor dd. I did wonder what was happening when you didn’t come back to the thread. I hope you get somewhere soon.

That's awful about the us embassy. Do keep us updated, can you fly out there to see her ?

God this is a complete nightmare! OP I've no advice but sending you hugs & to say keep pushing as you are. Your DD, to me, sounds like she has been coerced into staying & to be wary of you. Whilst she may have initially wanted to stay in the sun with her siblings, the glitter always blows away after a while & reality will set in. She knows you're fighting for her & that's a good thing.

Thank you all for your kind words of support and useful advice. I’ve often questioned if I am doing the right thing. It has been difficult because my ex is so manipulative and you are right, I do feel alienated. I haven’t been to see my daughter yet due to affordability and the impending court case which is a very lengthy and expensive process.

Well you're in my prayers if that's alright by you 🌸 💐

Hi OP

Benn thinking of you over the xmas period, and wondering how you are, I haven't posted on your thread, however keep checking for updates.

Im sorry your going through this