The Internet allows even a low income parent to publicize their feelings. What a story of woe is told across these thousands of sites. Almost everyone describes the shock of a parent suddenly separated from their children and the disastrous effects it had on all. Unfortunately, but yet understandably, the large majority of these sites veritably drip with venom toward ex spouses, lawyers, judges, psychologists, and others who are blamed for this event. The vast majority fall slowly into some combination of acceptance and despair.
Life goes on.
Professional counselors advise these poor parents to work through the different stages of grief - the final step being acceptance. A new movement is maturing and more people are beginning to see the problem as one of basic Civil Rights - the right of a parent to associate with their children free of government interference. I have a right to see them as an equal parent, be involved in their growth, and share my life with them - however humble or flawed. You have no right to interfere and set a higher standard of conduct for me, than would be expected of any other parent in the community. The Foundations of NonViolent Action To clear ourselves for what NonViolent Action is - let's first explore what it is not.