Joystick35

That is entirely understandable given the circumstances. It isn't the babies fault after all. And you seem like a good dude that just got caught up in some extremely shitty circumstances.

I applaud you for not taking out your anger and rage on him by being the better person and letting the little one keep the toys and baby stuff. A lesser person might have taken it all back out of spite for what your ex did. Bravo for being a genuinely good guy.

I understand how emotionally complicated and difficult such a question might be, but out of curiosity did you ever stay in contact with the child after the fact?