Hello, I am going through a divorce, and my ex doesn’t want to pay child support for our two year old son. I have been faithful to him despite all of the conflict during and after our marriage, his cheating, alcoholism, and sexual abuse in various forms. I found out after our son was born he was severely abused as a child and subsequently the effects manifested negatively into our relationship. I sought counseling, but he was in the military and regular therapy was impossible. He was in prison for the past 5 months, and upon his release went to live with his mother, resume drinking and etc. after mailing me letters almost daily about his renewed faith and how we could make our family work with devotion to God in our lives. I have been hurt and disappointed by this man so much, and he is hurting us more by not providing for us as I raise our son alone so he can regress and relapse with an abusive family member. I know legally I could sue him and other means of restitution, but as a Christian it is written I should turn the other cheek. I don’t want to set myself up to be a victim by him again, but I still have hopes one day he will return, healthy and ready to be responsible and happy with a simple life. I do not know how to handle this, I feel disgusted to have divorced as it is not with my beliefs, but lost in my faith as a result. Feelings of abandonment and resentment for not understanding God’s plan for me and my son are predominant. Should I let go of the impulse to pursue justice in a legal arena? Should I let God handle it even if it seems unfair and frustrating to allow us to continue suffering financially and emotionally? My ex is predominately Native American, and I am of small decent, and 2012 is a concern for our family as well. I feel like we are falling victim to dark presence/power in our lives. Very confused, but looking to seek guidance and light. Can you help? Please don’t send negativity, thank you.