I really hope Kate, that your daughter will see the light and will come back to spend time with you. It sounds more zooish at her dad's place, with less space to be herself as she grows into adulthood. She will want that fantasy supportive mother who understands her needs,...that she left behind..:D

Will she have space and time to pursue her artistic tendencies? Very important perhaps right now...during major change she is choosing to make in her life ..if she gets more peace in her new alternate space???

Hope you find a good home to settle in.
_________________________
http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/ (How cycling leads to other types of adventures, thoughts)
http://velourbansism.wordpress.com