i cant say how much i can relate with all of the above posts. i went through the same thing crystal went through, my oldest sons mother quit letting me see him when i started getting seroius with my current lady. i had to start the whole custody and child support crap to be able to see my son. the system for child support is so currupt(sp) i have had a hard way to go with jobs lately and was unable to keep up with the payments, causing additional job losses. they suspended my licence while driveing truck, i got replaced because it took 2 weeks to get it straightened out. and as it was said earler in this post if it was not for close friends i would likely have become a stastistic. but heere in the last 6 months my ex's husband actuall got through to her and she now realizes thast i was doing all that i can and how what she was doing was not only effecting me but our son most. i now see him on a very regular basis and i am able to make up the 2.5 years that was taken from us.
i have to say i dont belive in beating women but when they play a mans emotions like that a good thumpin would be deserved.