150 Days

I have been in touch with several (6) members of the Pennsylvania State General Assembly in regards to this matter and have gotten some positive feedback. There are a few House Bills that are going to be introduced in the next session pertaining to parental rights, that if passed, would stop this ongoing parental alienation in it's tracks.

148 Days (My Letter to PA State Rep David M Delloso)

Rep Delloso, I'm a resident of Delaware County and I'm writing to you to ask you (once the house is back in session,) to vote for PA House Bill 508 (Parental Rights,) and PA House Bill 1349, also regarding parental rights.

I feel that these pieces of legislation are crucial to correcting an imbalance in regards to the rights of parents, (mainly fathers,) who have been subject to unjust parental alienation. It is one of the most painful and unjust acts one parent can inflict on another, in the end, it's mainly the children that are hurt as a result, and there's little to no recourse for the parent fight back against it. I feel that both of these pieces of legislation could go a long way in preventing parents from conducting campaigns of parental alientation and pave the way for father's to be more involved in the lives of their children without interference.

Thank you for taking the time to read this, and I hope you'll consider voting for both of these bills.

Pete Burke
Lester, PA

127 Days

I haven't spent the day with my kids in 127 days. I have stopped asking because the answer is always no. Your mom is actively trying to keep me away from you guys and I cannot for the life of me see how this is just or fair. Furthermore, I don't see how other adults involved in this situation can stand by and condone this type of behavior. I'm going to continue to fight for your right to be with your father.

123 Days

I haven’t spent the day with you guys in 123 days and you haven’t slept over my house since October. I am trying to see you guys but your Mom is choosing to keep me away from you without giving me a reason.

Evan & Eliana at Balloon Festival 2012

Welcome New Readers!

Thanks for taking the time to check out my "Daddy Diaries." I began this blog back in May of 2008 just before my son Evan was born to document my journey into fatherhood. One of the main reasons in particular was so that my Mom, who was living in Florida and physically unable to travel, could keep up on the latest happenings of their grandkids Evan, and then 2 years later, Eliana. There are over 1,300 posts on this blog that include firsts, birthdays, visits, school, sports, visits to family, etc. All of them positive, that was until parental alienation began. It has been 111 days since I have spent the day with my kids, so forgive me if the tone of the blog has changed in the past few months. I think any father in my situation would have thoughts and feelings on having his kids intentionally withheld from him. I'm no exception. So feel free to scroll down on the right and browse the "Blog Archive." Pick any year, any month, check out the blog, and I think what you'll find is a dad that loves his kids and wants nothing more than to have them in his life.

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