Chapter 23 - Custody was not a weapon anymore

At first I wanted Ryan to never see Caleb or Mia again.
Rachel did not represent me in the divorce.
She insisted.
“You need a lawyer who isn’t emotionally involved.”
Smart.
The family court reviewed:
Criminal conduct.
Children’s statements.
Therapy.
Ryan’s treatment progress.
Risk assessments.
There was no immediate overnight contact.
Later:
Professionally supervised visits.
Then review.
The children were not forced to call him evil.
Not forced to forgive.
Not forced to become messengers between parents.
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I hated the process.
It was still better than making decisions entirely from my rage.