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The Separation
The days following the separation were terrible. Looking back, so much damage was done. My boys were immediately directly being told by James that, “you can’t have a relationship with both your parents,” and “you must pick one parent over another.” ...![The Courts](https://theyusedtocallmemom.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/jordan-whitt-145327-unsplash-1080x675.jpg)
The Courts
Finally a small victory: The court orders that I start counseling with Sam immediately and that all fees be paid by James. I was told I could pick any counselor I wanted. I went to the psychiatrist we were working with and asked him to recommend someone for me. He...![No Contact Orders](https://theyusedtocallmemom.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/YoungManLookingAway.jpg)
No Contact Orders
It seems that the no-contact orders and the time apart between Sam and his father only fueled James’s fire. James had a lot of time to think… and apparently, send emails. Since James is now realizing that he can’t remove Sam completely from my life, he started...![My Middle Son](https://theyusedtocallmemom.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/MomSonSiloSunset_Landscape-1080x675.jpg)