My Ex wife just came back after about a year away and asked to have my daughters overnight and never brought them back. I can't eat, sleep or even function anymore. It's like I lost my whole life. What can I do?

I’m very sorry to hear you’re in so much pain. You’ll need to take some preliminary steps in order to resolve this conflict. Do you and your ex have a custody agreement? If so, you will need to contact the authorities about enforcing this agreement. Do you know where your Ex lives? It might be time to contact her or visit to see your daughters. Do you think they are safe? If not, it might be time to contact the police about their safety and location. Are your daughters old enough to contact you or have access to a cell phone? It might be time to call them. Do you know any family members of your Ex who would know where she is? It might be time to contact them and ask about your Ex and your daughters. If you have already tried all your options and if you are not eating, sleeping, or functioning normally, I advise that you seek the support of a mental health professional in your area, especially if you are having thoughts of suicide or wishes of no longer ‘being here.’ Although you have not seen your daughters, you still matter to them and you owe it to yourself and them to seek the support and help that you need as you go through this time. If you are in immediate crisis, call 911 or go to the ER for help. You can also call the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-8255.