My advice would be - don't listen to any advice!

 

None of us have been in your shoes because we are not you. Sorry to say it, but you're on your own here. But then again, aren't we all.

 

Gabe is right on re the talking to some one, by whatever title you want to give them - therapist, counselor, etc. But I suspect you already know that.

 

Same with the legal advice. Just talk to someone about options - it will give you time to think. That's what you need most - time to think.

 

And one last thing, which kind of ties in to the legal advice. Child custody can get weird. Find out as much as you can about the process in your state and give some thought about how you would handle things if she gets custody. Don't assume it's a sure thing that you'll get custody.

 

You may be a long way from some of this, but give it all some consideration, you know, in your spare time.

 

And remember, no one else can speak or think for you. Do what you think is best so you can live with yourself down the road. 

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