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Co-parentingwith an ex can be hard.

This was the scare that this mom got.

The dad, during his day ofcustody, phoned her and said he cant do this.

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Horrified, the mother went online toask for adviceon what to do next.

The Redditor detailed how she suggested that her ex get help.

Interestingly, he refused, saying I dont think so, but I was not in my right mind.

Distressed woman covering her face, holding a phone, highlighting emotional struggle.

However, he did agree to give full custody to the mother and accepted supervised visits.

The dad is also self-aware.

He admitted to me he is maybe not equipped to have that much custody, the OP wrote.

Text exchange about dad leaving baby at ex’s house, expressing shock and concern over the situation.

As of now, shes supporting her ex by helping him pay for him to get better.

I am poor, but Im going to pay for half histherapy.

According to Kenny, in some cases, a parent with a mildmental healthissue might even receive primary custody.

Text about a dad struggling with custody schedule, asking to return his toddler early.

The child, again, should come first.

This is not about the mothers relationship to the father but about the daughters safety.

People urged the mother to prioritize her daughters safety: ensure he gets help!

Text discussing a dad’s schedule change from Monday-Wednesday to court-ordered weekends.

Check out the results:

Text message discussion about stress, work commitments, and finding help with baby care.

Text about a dad struggling to handle his baby, leaving her at the ex’s doorstep.

Text exchange about baby care, dad reassures partner he doesn’t need help, indicating he can manage alone.

Text expressing a dad’s decision to leave baby at ex’s door without informing her.

Text conversation about coordinating taking the toddler.

Text message exchange about figuring out baby visit logistics.

Text message from dad struggling to care for baby, planning to leave her at ex’s door.

Frustrated dad sitting at a table with his hands on his head, struggling to handle parenting challenges.

Text conversation about a dad struggling to handle their toddler in cold weather concerns.

Text about a dad leaving baby at ex’s door; police involved, ensuring baby’s safety.

Text describing a father’s struggle with parenting and seeking help for his abandoned daughter.

Text message expressing concern over daughter’s safety left at ex’s door, seeking help and advice.

Text discussing personal experience with PPD, highlighting mental health struggles and care for a daughter.

Text expressing concern over a father planning to leave a 14-month-old baby alone at an ex’s door.

A distressed person sits on a bed, hands covering face, in a dimly lit room next to a window.

Text exchange about getting a day off work, highlighting a supportive boss’s response.

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Reddit comment discussing a dad leaving a baby at his ex’s door, addressing the situation’s seriousness.

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Reddit comments discussing a dad struggling to care for his baby and leaving her at his ex’s door.