Got divorced in February this year. I have a 2 year old son. I live in a metro city in India. I am unable to think about having a good future. The ex-wife was very resistant to let me have more time with my child. Now, he is very clingy to her and won’t come to me. She still breastfeeds and has often used that to control my access to the child.

I am afraid that I will not be able to build a bond with him. I obviously feel lonely and I feel like he is going more and more away from me. I live an hour and half’s drive away from him. She visits her hometown every month for 10-15 days. I get to video call him everyday but he obviously is not interested to interact much on the video calls.

My fear is ending up alone, I fear dating again because I feel that my son will hate me for that. The ex wife is also not dating again. I want to know from this community if there is any hope?