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Tinks077 · 02/06/2019 23:44

I am having a lot of trouble with my sons dad.
Well actually I have had trouble with him since I was pregnant. My son is nearly 2 and starting to act out. My sons dad doesn't know what he works from one week to the next and I was fine with working around him so he could see our son but this is starting to become a big issue. Every time he asks to see my little boy and I say no as we have plans or it affects my time with him (I work nights) then he will kick off and send me abusive and coercive text messages. I have told him now he can have him 10-7 on a Sunday as this is the only day he can guarantee to have off. I have arranged to go to mediation and paid the admin fee for both of us as I want stability and routine for my son. He isn't willing to go to his employer and even ask for the same guaranteed days off each week so what am I supposed to do? I want my son to have a relationship with his dad but I'm on the verge of a break down with the amount of abuse I get off him and how he continuously puts me down as a mum. Does anyone else think I'm being unreasonable?

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HennyPennyHorror · 03/06/2019 10:10

You're not being unreasonable because your son's Father expects YOU to arrange YOUR life to suit him! He needs to put his big boy pants on and speak to his boss if he values his time with his son so much.

Or find different work.

It's that simple. You have been very generous so stick to your guns.

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