Two Stories, One Truth emerged from an urgent desire to reveal the truth and bring clarity to a narrative clouded by omission and selective memory. After my ex-wife released Rebellious Soul, I was confronted by a version of our shared history that turned away from the darkest battles and overlooked their lasting impact. Her book referred to our marriage, her affair, her repeated suicide attempts, her nine arrests and allegations of a corrupt legal system. Yet significant details were left out such as the psychological factors that led to her losing custody of her children, the failed forensic exam, my genuine motivations for pursuing custody, and the full context that influenced my decisions were left out.
Writing this book hasn’t been easy. To be honest, it’s painful to revisit parts of my past I’d rather leave behind. I’ve always been a private person, not someone who airs their personal life for the world to see. But when my ex published her book and painted me as a controlling villain, manipulative, someone I know I’m not I realized staying silent would only leave half the story told. Her book even appears under my name on Amazon because she still uses my last name, and that alone has caused confusion. So, after seeking advice and much thought, I decided to write this book not to attack but to fill in the missing pieces and share the truth about what really happened. I wasn’t trying to control anyone or get revenge. I was just trying to protect my kids and give my ex some time to pull herself together. And the truth is, I did exactly what the court ordered and what my attorney advised me to do. At the end of the trial, the Supreme Court judge looked directly at us and said, “In my thirty years on the bench, this is the worst divorce case I’ve ever had to try.” Those words have stayed with me ever since. Not too many men win custody of their children in New York State.
Two Stories, One Truth exists to fill those gaps and share the complete reality behind the choices, struggles, and consequences that shaped my path.