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Willow Loses Custody Battle To Michael– This week’s emotionally charged custody battle left a mother in despair. Willow Corinthos (Katelyn MacMullen) was stripped of her custody rights to her children Wiley and Amelia Corinthos. Ultimately, Michael Corinthos (Rory Gibson) was awarded full custody of their children.

TRIGGER WARNING- This Article Contains Controversial Content That Some Could Find Emotionally And/Or Mentally Triggering

It’s not typical that I post controversial topics or opinions- especially if they can related to real life pain and suffering. Here comes the but… But this post is sure to spark debate among General Hospital fans. It’s possible I am extra sensitive to this subject at this time in my life.

The Corinthos vs. Corinthos custody battle is timely and familiar, but not identical to my current life situation. Actually, my situation is made up of parts from both Willow and Michael’s perspective. First, it’s recognized that the Corinthos vs. Corinthos custody battle is fictional. Also, it’s been a lot of fun watching this story unfold while making fun of Willow and Drew (Cameron Mathison). Weeping Willow. Despicable Drew. It’s been a blast.

The reality of this fictional story as this that people really can lose their children in family court- and it isn’t always fair or in the best interest of the children. Sadly, many times it’s because of lies, misconstrued information, arrogance, and judgment without having the full picture. Twisted narratives can throw an entire case and result in devastating effects. And let’s be honest, regardless of Drew and Willow’s high cringe rating, no one should tip a mother from her children, therefore ripping children from their mother. Seriously, in the real world actual crack heads still have their children. Physical abusers. And God forbid worse.

Notably, this isn’t me justifying any of the stupid things Willow has done in the name of love- for Drew. Actually, this is how Michael and Willow’s storyline resembles my own personal custody battle. However, my ex is the one who moved on at lightning speed, involved the kids immediately with his new life, giving no consideration to their healing journey. Ultimately, causing emotional and psychological distress to myself and our children.

Willow’s Choices Emotionally Neglect Wiley And Amelia

Conveniently, Wiley and Amelia are young enough to manipulate with out much pushback. That worked to Willow’s advantage as she dragged them along on her new life journey with their uncle Drew. In the other hand, ny children are old enough to see the mistreatment and to speak up about it. Addressing emotional and mental health concerns with my children’s father fell on deaf ears as every word was twisted to fit his narrative.

Suddenly, (according to him) I put those thoughts and feelings into the kid’s heads. It was my fault the kids were sad because their father gave away the dog we rescued as a family. It’s my fault that the kids said they weren’t ready to move forward just yet- and didn’t want to meet another woman and her children, merely two weeks after the split. My children were freshly enduring the devastation of our divorce, and having to move out of their family home, and into separate apartments. Everything had changed right before their eyes. But the emotional well being of children doesn’t matter to a manipulator.

The Best Interest Of The Children

All Hell broke loose when I blew the whistle on his and his new girlfriend’s overnight vacation plans involving my kids. His actions went against the state recommended guidelines, as well as recommended post divorce healing practices by mental health professionals. Still, it was all my fault. That’s when the threats came to manipulate the kids. Forcing them to be involved in his relationships just weeks after we split and moved out of our family home.

He held their sports, plans with friends, WiFi, their personal devices, etc. over their heads unless they complied with his demands with zero time to heal. Then came the threats to our transportation (per his request) and parenting time arrangements every time he didn’t get his way. I was harassed as he taunted me about filing motions against me. Additionally, he has invaded my digital privacy with unauthorized login attempts to my website (generalhospitalblog.com), by logging into my Meta and changing the admin status, along with making himself to owner to my Google Business Profile.

I also found suspicious logins on my Google accounts, he was receiving emailed receipts of all my Kroger purchases, including my prescriptions, for over two years, and so much more. Additionally, my children fall victim to his emotional abuse as they are used as tools to psychologically and emotionally abuse me.

Similar to my ex’s, Willow’s actions are negligent to the emotional well being of her children. However, also similar to my ex’s actions, Michael has intentionally hurt Willow with his testimony.

Is it enough to have her children taken away? In the real world, probably not. And she should have to live without her children. People do absolutely crazy things and still have at least some custody rights to their own children. Ex convicts. Active felons. Like, come on now. As I relate more to Michael in this specific aspect, full custody for him isn’t the answer. Does Willow need to stop with the BS? Yes.

Willow Loses Custody Battle To Michael- Michael Played Dirty

The verdict is in. Regarding Wiley and Amelia, Michael has done nothing to justify losing his custody rights. His innocence shined through when the judge announced the verdict. However, just because Michael hasn’t done anything to justify losing his children doesn’t mean that he should get custody.

Michael Corinthos admitted that part of his reason to go for full custody was out of spite. Let’s be honest, everyone knows that being cheated on stings like no other. That particular betrayal bruises ego and invokes the need for revenge is so many scorned lovers. Let’s face it. Michael is a lover scorned.

Michael Crosses The Line

He even lied under oath and used Willow’s illness against her. Michael knows damn well that Willow’s decision to hide her leukemia diagnosis was made out of care and concern for her children’s best interest. This had to absolutely crush Willow. Knowing that Michael was her rock, her support, when the truth about her ill was finally came forth, and having been led to believe her husband supported her in her darkest times. Now for Michael to turn that all around on her is one of the biggest betrayals, and darkest forms of evil.

How dare Michael use Willow’s own pain against her especially when he was once alongside her, cheering her on. It’s devastating, I would know. That’s what happened to me when my ex husband filed a motion to suspend my parenting time unless I took and passed a drug test. Thankfully, the judge wasn’t buying into his BS. That’s when she ordered that he must take a drug test too. On top of that, she ordered that he must pay for both tests.

Using Willow’s Pain Against Her

In his attempt to paint me as a drug abuser, he used my chronic migraine disease against me- and the medication that was PRESCRIBED TO ME for my excruciatingly painful, debilitating illness. This is basically what Michael did to Willow. For me, the icing on the cake was the false allegations that mine and my children’s family doctor was committing felony drug crimes. And my children were used in this sick game. All to gain control…

This May Be The Very First Time That I Cannot Side With My Favorite General Hospital Family

I truly believe that anyone who tries to take a loving mother away from her children, and more importantly, children away from their mother is spiteful and dangerous. In Willow’s case, Wiley and Amelia adore their mother. The judge’s decision made me sick. And what was even more disgusting was the look on her face when Willow began to break down. And don’t even get me started on Diane- isn’t she the one who said that Willow’s outburst validated the judge’s decision? That is so awful and unfair and that’s what’s actually real about family court. Willow’s reaction was due to emotional devastation- almost like hearing that someone you love has died.

Furthermore, the look on the judge’s face, and Diane’s comment are exactly what’s wrong with the family court system in the real world as well. Despite the current custody battle being fiction, this particular aspect can frighteningly mimic reality.

Willow Loses Custody Battle To Michael- The Devastation

What will happen to Willow now that the judge awarded full custody to Michael? A loss like this shouldn’t be taken lightly. General Hospital spoilers tease that Willow catapults into a dark space. And the shock and devastation keep on coming…

Finally, I close this out by expressing my disappointment in Jason Morgan (Steve Burton). As far as I can remember, Jason is know for and takes pride in his fair and honest reputation. I don’t recall a time when Jason pushed a biased narrative, or supported unfair practices. With that in mind, it’s difficult for me to wrap my head around how he thinks that the judge made the right decision. Loving mothers don’t deserve to be ripped apart from the children she grew inside her own body- giving all she had so that they can live.

It’s me, hi. I’m the one who’s triggered. LOL

And the award goes to…. Katelyn MacMullen deserves an EMMY for that performance! She was nothing short of phenomenal, and I feel my face tingle up to tears as I write this.