I paid a visit to my ex-gf today. It actually went very well and she was much more understanding and supportive this time around. She even went so far as to say that, in spite of my issues with alcohol, I have been a good father to my kids. She even went so far as to offer to vouch for my character if the new visitation schedule battle ends up in court. I hope it doesn't come to that, but it was nice to finally hear something positive.