Dear Janice,
If you are reading this thread, just wanna say it is Gerald's GREAT lost to choose to leave you & your little princess.
Since he has chosen the path to disassociate with you & your little princess, let him go. One day, he will look back with regrets & guilt (I hope he does!) for his change of heart. Oh sorry, he doesn't have a heart! Cos he is HEART-LESS!
Be strong for yourself & your little princess. Give her all the love and attention she deserves. Tell your little princess to forgive her dad; because to hate a person needs lots of energy to do so. I rather you & your little gal's life to be filled with love, joy, peace & hope.
You take care yah! God bless you & your family!