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Caught in the Custody Battle

© Max Aureli

Caught in the Custody Battle

Uploaded: July 19, 2012

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Paula Showen July 21, 2012

This is a sweet capture! #1476108

isabel C. Zepeda level-classic July 27, 2012

Max

This one is a great capture and a beautiful B&W

Ysa... #10246606

Max Aureli July 27, 2012

Paula and Isabel,
thank you for your wonderful comments. This is what is representing right now my feelings in my divorce and for child custody litigation! (In the images is not my son) #10246693

Laura E. Swan level-classic July 30, 2012

Max...I came to visit you and to say hi and now I am reading this. I am so sorry.

This is a perfect picture to show the sadness and tears covering a persons whole life in situations that get torn.

You know, you still have many friends here even though you have been gone. BP'ers are faithful friends to have.

Take some time and come visit us all and you will have many shoulders to lean on if you need to talk or many places to visit just to smile and laugh!

Okay, I don't want to write a book. That was Brother Rolan's job. :))) I still miss him so much. I know you do, too.

Always,
Sister, Laura
... ... #10253785

Laura L. Gonzales level-classic July 30, 2012

Max, I am really sorry that you are going through a tough time rigjt now. You are in my thoughts and prayers. What an emotional statement this image makes. You have many friends here and we care about you, and glad to see you back! :) Take care, Laura #10253832

Ann Coates level-classic July 31, 2012

Laura S and Laura G are so right Max. You have many friends here. Your sadness is our sadness. This image is so powerful and it's a good thing that you can express through your photography how you are feeling emotionally. Thinking of you Max. #10253904

Patti Coblentz July 31, 2012

It is never a good situation...extremely trying.
This is an outstanding image,Max...very evocative. We love you :) #10254025

Ellen Hodges July 31, 2012

Hi Max, So sorry to hear that you are having this sad situation!!!! Prayers your way friend, that everything will work out in a smooth way for you and your son!! The image is tremendous!! #10254159

Tammy Espino July 31, 2012

Max this is such a powerful photo for what your going through. So sorry to hear about it. I am divorced myself. Just never let the children feel your sadness and love them with all your heart!! #10254365

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic July 31, 2012

Welcome back Max, your BP family is right here for you always with huge hugs... So sorry to hear that you are going thru such difficulties right now. Our thoughts are always with you.

This is a fantastic capture full of feeling... #10254500

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic July 31, 2012

Such a powerful image!
So sorry that you're enduring this sad and trying time in your life. (Recently divorced,too.)
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Blessings, Lisa♥ #10254676

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic July 31, 2012

Wonderful post here Max, this is so expressive. So beautifully done in B&W. I hope you feel better to know that you've got friends here thinking about you and sharing your feelings. Take care. #10254961

Bojan Bencic level-classic July 31, 2012

Dear Max,
It's great to see you back. Sorry to hear you are going through such hard times. The photo is very strong.
Stay strong yourself,
Bojan #10255305

Paula Showen July 31, 2012

Max, I am so sorry to hear of you situation. I know how difficult this time is for you right now.

It really puts another perspective on this wonderful image. #10255311

Stefania Barbier level-classic July 31, 2012

bello bello bello! da fare una gigantografia e metterla sulla sua cameretta... :0)
#10255319

John Connolly July 31, 2012

Welcome back Max! Divorce is such a sad part of your life, and I know it will take a long time to heal the wounds! This wonderful image is a very fitting capture for the time, hang in there my friend! #10255558

Gord MacEachern July 31, 2012

Very powerful image Max! Good luck with things my friend!! #10256345

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe July 31, 2012

Wonderful B/W capture. Superb comp. and details. So sorry you are going through this hard time. Hope and pray things work out and settle down for you. Good to see you back too. #10256550

Vincent J. DeSanto July 31, 2012

Great capture Max, exceptionally done. #10256559

Lorna Shutter July 31, 2012

Looks like me when I was little ... even then I had headaches!!! Not really, I'm just trying to cheer you up! I know it's not a fun time for you, but you know you can always come here for support! I agree with every word Stefania said about this image! It's fabulous, Max!!! You haven't lost your touch! Your portraits are still as beautiful as ever! How poignant this is ... and reminiscent of what you are going through right now. Divorce is always more difficult when there are children involved. I hope and pray that things will work out the way you would like them to. It's good to see you back here and posting! We've missed you, my friend!!! :) #10256733

Nancy (Peaches) Harker July 31, 2012

Sorry to hear of your divorce Max, will be thinking of you.
The photo is very powerful, fantasic capture! #10256858

Robert K. Bemus level-classic July 31, 2012

Heart rending image, Max...even though my divorce and custody issues were "amicable", there was a still a lot of grief involved. Time DOES heal much (not all) of that sadness but NOTHING can separate you from the bond you have with your children... #10256962

Kate Jackson August 01, 2012

It was good to hear from you again Max. But now I am so sad to hear of your situation. I pray that things will work out for everyone involved. This is a very powerful image! #10256992

Marijana Fajgl August 01, 2012

Hi Max! I am glad to see you here again. And I am sorry to hear that you are having a hard time. I hope your spirit will keep you up and help you swim out from trouble water. My thoughts are with you.
This is a strong and very emotional capture. #10258317

Patrick Rouzes level-classic August 01, 2012

Great to have you back, Max!
Tells a heart-wrenching story, my friend!
Best of luck to you!
#10259023

Rony Sagy August 01, 2012

Fantastic capture, Max. Sorry to hear about your troubles. #10259218

Mitch Spence level-classic August 16, 2012

So sorry, Max, that your life is in this difficulty now. This is a striking and emotional portrait, beautifully done. #10278505

Max Aureli August 16, 2012

Thank you my friends for all your wonderful support.
#10278532

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic August 16, 2012

Very dramatic image Max!,
I hope time heals you!,
Regards,
Amalia #10278807

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