Happy 10th Birthday My beautiful brave girl Roni

10 years ago today, I held you in my arms for the first time and made a promise I’ve never broken — to always love you, protect you, and be there for you.

Today, on your birthday, I sit by the phone, hoping to hear your voice — but it’s silent again. We haven’t spoken in over a month. We haven’t seen each other since May 2024. Your phones are off. I’m blocked. My whole side of the family is blocked. Even Milly, who helped with our calls, has been shut out.

Your mum, Siana Taylor (who still uses my last name, Longsmith), has broken the court order that says we must have regular contact. The court said we should speak. Social services said it. But still — no calls, no replies, no reason… just silence

I’m sorry, Roni. I wish I didn’t have to say these things. But I can’t stay silent while you’re being led to believe I don’t care. You’re too young to understand now, but one day, you will. And when you’re ready, I will show you everything — every email, every letter, every truth written down and saved for you. So you will never believe the lie that I didn’t try.

What’s happening to you is called parental alienation — it’s when one parent turns a child against the other through fear and lies. Slowly, over time, you’ve been made to feel distant from me and our whole family. But please know:
You are not forgotten. You are not unloved. You are not alone.

If you ever find this, know that Daddy is still here. I have never left you. I am always fighting for you. Always loving you.

I wish more than anything I could be with you today, on your 10th birthday. I hope you're laughing, being celebrated, and feeling joy — even if you can't see me, feel me, or hear me right now.

When you're ready to know the full truth, it will be waiting for you here

Happy Birthday, my brave, beautiful girl.
I love you more than words can say.

– Daddy 💙