"Overcoming a Foreign Court Battle: Strength and Love as a Mother and Woman"

I grew up in Japan and worked as a flight attendant for 14 years. My days were busy yet fulfilling, filled with countless learning experiences and meaningful encounters. In 2002, I moved to the UK, and my life began to shift dramatically: marriage, childbirth, and eventually divorce — these events became major turning points in my life.

The five years I spent fighting my divorce in court were among the most difficult periods of my life. My ex-husband never directly proposed a divorce; one day, I suddenly received a court notice. It stated that I had to attend a hearing in just five days, leaving me completely unprepared and without the necessary knowledge to face the court.

My first mediation felt as though the mediator was entirely on my ex-husband’s side. At that moment, I felt an overwhelming sense of loneliness, as if I had no allies in this country. The shock intensified when my ex-husband submitted false statements to benefit himself, leaving me unable to trust anyone.

Yet, I refused to give up. “I have done nothing wrong. I will prove my position honestly and sincerely,” I resolved. Step by step, I overcame every obstacle. Although I started alone, people gradually appeared to support me, giving me courage. Eventually, many of my ex-husband’s unjust demands were rejected, and I achieved the judgment I had hoped for.

During this time, being a mother was equally challenging. My son was only six years old. He could not understand what was happening between his parents, became confused, and often cried uncontrollably. When I realised that he thought, “Maybe it’s my fault that mummy and daddy are fighting,” my heart nearly broke.

That is why I faced him and kept repeating, “It’s not your fault. Mummy and Daddy both love you very much.” Even though my feelings were complex, I made sure he felt his father’s love too. I believed that was the only way to protect his heart.

Honestly, I don’t think I could have persevered without my son. His existence kept me moving forward. “We must find happiness together,” became my driving force. He is, and will always be, my most precious treasure.

As a mother, a woman, and a human being, I learned so much from this experience. The most important lessons were: to be honest with myself and to have the courage to stand up to protect those I love. I trust that the strength and confidence I gained along the way are also being conveyed to my son.

No matter how hard the times, moving forward with love and integrity will eventually light a path that saves both oneself and one’s family. I have experienced this truth first-hand.

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