Whereas I know that I did the best I could for my daughters. We always ate, and always had warm clothes. There never was any money (still isn't), but we made it. And now, because we live in this great country, their futures are as bright as the efforts they wish to expend. Sure, they will have to figure out how to finance higher education, but they have opportunities.
My ex, on the other hand, has screwed himself. His daughters never want to see him or establish any kind of communication. He is, I am sure, a very lonely and bitter man.
And deservidly so. (Is that a word?)