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.

5 Reasons Why Parallel Parenting is Better Than Co-parenting.

5 Reasons Why Parallel Parenting is Better Than Co-parenting (Huffington Post)

86 Days

We were supposed to be in court today to find out what's going on with me seeing you guys. Of course your Mom's lawyer conveniently had vacation today, which pushes the case another month. I just want you know that I have been actively asking to see you guys, and your mother has either said no, or like this morning, not answered my texts at all. I don't understand how this is fair to you guys. Your mother has accused me in the past of playing games. How this is not "playing games" is beyond me. This is playing games with your right to see your father and have your father in your life. How any adult, friend, family or otherwise can sit idly by and remain silent is something that is beyond my comprehension.

Just know that I am asking to see you and I am being rejected by your mother. I started this blog 11 years ago when Evan was about to be born. Even with the divorce, I never thought it would turn into a journal about parental alienation and a father being systematically and purposely being withheld from seeing his kids. This is a disgrace. I'm sorry your mother is willfully putting you through this.

85 Days

85 days. 85 days since I last spent the day with my kids. Still no explanation. Still no word after supposedly "waiting to hear back from my lawyer," nothing. 78 days sober today and I'm still waiting to hear why my kids are being prevented from seeing me.

77 Days ("Not today, Evan.")

Haven't spent the day with you guys in 77 days. Evan I know you've asked multiple times and get the answer "Not today." Doesn't seem fair to either of you. I was told that "nothing is happening until we go to court at the end of the month." That's another 8 days. We'll be nearly 2 weeks into summer vacation before your mother decides whether or not it's okay for their father to spend the day with you. Unreal.

Father's Day

Your mother is keeping me away from you guys on Father's Day. I really don't even have words. How is this okay? How are other adults co-signing parental alienation?

70 Days

It's been 70 days since we spent the day together. Evan, I asked your mother what plans were for you and Eliana this weekend, and if you could come and go to the gym at Eddie's on Saturday and said "No,"that nothing would happen until after the court date June 28th. By that date we will have not spent a single day together in almost 3 months. I can't imagine a single parent that would be okay with this. This is not right. This is unfair to you guys and is nothing short of abuse. I'm sorry that you are not allowed to see your own father on Father's Day weekend. Just know, that I will continue to fight for you guys.

Love, Dad.