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What do I tell my 2 y/o, now that mommy has vanished?

My daughter is 2, my soon to be ex-wafe has abandoned us. What do you say to a 2 y/o when they ask fo mommy and you have no clue where she is? Is it possible to make her understand, what is the least hurtfull answer fo her?


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That is sad. The child is so young to understand. Maybe trying to redirect your daughter's attention. I hope the mother realizes what she is doing to other people. Specifically her child.
Posted 2009-11-07T17:29:09Z
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Turn off the television and teach your children how to think.

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Two year olds are in the moment. I would just say, "Mommy's not here right now," and then distract her with something else.

Hopefully, your wife will get her head together and want to continue a relationship with your daughter. In the meantime, please seek legal advice regarding custody and visitation so you can get Orders established now and avoid a battle further down the road.

Good luck.
Posted 2009-11-07T17:44:09Z
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Victims of circumstance owe it to fate. Victims of choice owe it to themselves.

At least you would have a shot if your soon to be ex were dead. A child as young as your can be told that mommy has gone to be with god.

You might want to consider telling your daughter that mommy is far away for what ever reason that you can come upon with when her question is elaborated on. As in, when is mommy coming back?

If the impending divorce is a result of addiction, consider telling your daughter that mommy is sick and cannot come home now.

It is a tough place that you are in. My heart goes out to you and your child.

Jay
Posted 2009-11-08T00:22:23Z
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Cool Equal justice for All

The law works but the system needs changed, We all abide by the law but sometime it failes us. The same with the goverment. God bless the USA, Brign our troops HOME safely, To the men who did not get the credit they deserve, MAY GOD WATCH OVER OUR SERVICE MEN.

The best way i know is tell her that mommy is not at home as a 2 y/o child will not understand completely what is gowing on between you and your soon to be ex. But if she abandoned you go for full and total custody of the child with a no contact order on your ex. so that the child will not really understand untill later on in life then you can tell her the whole story. And yes by being only 2 yrs. old this is a challange for you as her dad as it is a case of distract your child and keep her out of the mix as it can get hairey for you. Do things with your child and show her all the love possable but its a tough road to hoe for you but do the besst you can do. LOL
Posted 2009-11-11T19:22:22Z
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Hi Donna aka Maya,

    How are you?  I missed reading your posts. Have a nice Thanksgiving to yu and your family.Laughing
Posted 2009-11-21T15:22:30Z
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