I got to speak with the therapist on the phone this evening, and she was speechless. she was also reluctant to meet with me alone because it would destroy the balance of neutrality she needs to keep things fair. However, she did remind me that overnight visits are my parental right; that if my "co-parent" wasn't willing to cooperate, that I would have to enforce it legally. This advice, reinforces the advice from 2 other trusted counselors: my Pastor, and a dear friend (soon to be an ordained pastor.) So the therapist suggested that I confront my stbx face to face, saying that if she continues to deny my access to the children, I will be forced to seek that access through the courts. and then, be prepared to follow through on it.
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