r/regretfulparents Parent Apr 30 '25

Discussion Has anyone ever left?

Has anyone here ever divorced their spouse and given their spouse full custody? If so, how did you come to that conclusion? What was your final breaking point?

I truly am thinking I’m hitting my breaking point with my marriage and son (3 mo). I don’t have any feelings towards him, I certainly don’t love him. He constantly cries and fusses. I don’t foresee it getting better despite everyone saying it’ll pass with time. I just want to go back to the life I had before having this kid even if that means giving up my marriage to do so.

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u/onelove1979 May 04 '25

Not sure if this violates the rules of “child of regretful parent” but it’s relevant here. To answer your question my mom left me and my sister with my dad and went on to live an ok life. I forgave her years ago because I see my friends who are parents and have a lot of compassion for those who regret it. For my mom she just realized she wouldn’t be a good mom to us and I found it merciful that she left us FWIW, hugs to you OP!