Our divorce eventually reached a conclusion with temporary
family court orders that established fair
child support and a supervised visitation schedule designed to protect the developmental needs of both infants. Garrett consistently tried to prioritize his time with Owen during these supervised visits, but I remained absolutely steadfast in my requirement that both children receive equal attention and consideration from their father. I successfully resumed my career as a purchasing consultant, building a stable and independent life where my father visited regularly to spend quality time with both of his grandchildren. Looking back at the photographs of the massive cashier check Garrett tried to force upon me in the delivery room, I feel an overwhelming sense of relief that I refused to compromise my morals. I cannot control whether Garrett will ever recognize the immense damage his actions caused, nor can I predict if Harper and Owen will one day choose to forgive him for his behavior. My only responsibility is to raise my children in a loving home where they know their worth is never determined by their gender or the presence of their father.
