Congratulations, Jennifer!!!! I'm so happy for you! keep asking yourself that little question, and everything will work out. I'm glad anything I said might have helped you, but to tell you the truth, YOU did it yourself!! Obviously, you are a good person and a good parent because they gave you back your children. Everyone screws up once in a while. Just as long as we learn from our mistakes and don't repeat them, our lives will be better for it. Congrats again!! I'm proud of you!!
well i got the kids back on june 11th. they haven't closed the case so i am still having to walk on egg shells but it's worth it cause the kids are at home. but they will be starting school on aug 26th and they will be going to the same school that started this whole thing so i'm not liking that idea but what can i do. but i am in a different spot in my life i have a better place to live and i know that my life is better now so i am not going to stress over it.
Hi to all. Sorry I haven't been around, but we've moved and a lot going on. No longer have internet connection, but I'll check in when I can. Take care and be well. Pete
thank you mary i can't believe i have never asked myself that question on how will this affect my children. i wasn't a bad mom i was just in a rough spot at the time. thank you for listening.
Jennifer...I'm so glad you're getting back on your feet. I've lived in some pretty rough places and have been involved with DHS-PS, also. In my case, someone complained about my 4 y.o. (at the time). She is now 11 and doing quite nicely! She's been on the honor roll at school for the past 3 years! The person who complained told the state that I wasn't paying attention to her!! I couldn't believe it. Don't worry, things will work out for you. When you come to the point of having to make a decision about ANYTHING, ask yourself one question, "How will this affect my children?" The answer to that question will tell you what you need to do. I hope that helps a little bit! It did for me when I was doing some stupid stuff! Take care...
thanks mary i have found myself coming here just to talk about the same stuff though i guess i'm just needing support since i don' have any friends that i hang out with or talk to in person. i kind have built a wall and decided not to find anyone to be friends with or hang out with at least until i get my kids back. i've tried to make friend but once people find out that i'm dealing with CPS and that my kids are in foster care they look at me like i'm a bad person when really i'm big hearted and want to help everyone and i'm friendly but i went through a rough spot in my life and lived in an R.V. with all my kids. my kids got taken cause i was at a low point in my life. i wasn't on drugs or drinking i just made some stupid mistakes and trusted the wrong people. but now i live in a 2 bedroom apartment and i'm doing ok
hi i have 4 kids but 2 of them are in foster care. Kayla 8 years old and Ryan 7 years old they are in foster care and they have been there since last feb. then i have michael who is 3 years old and john who is 9 months and i just got michael back oct. suppose to get the older 2 back in august but the way my social worker is i don't know. some of you might already know this stuff from other groups. sorry i don't mean to complain
That's great, Mary - congrats! I swear, grandkids really are so much fun.
As for my experience, I've been around the block a couple times, that's true; but it really is all about the kids, isn't it?
Hi Rolandra, I depends on your children's ages. My youngest is 5 and he is very very active. Basically the only time he is quiet is when he is asleep. He does know when it is appropriate though. If we are at church or in a restaurant, he knows he must use his quiet voice. I praise him like crazy when he behaves.
Hi! My name is Mary, also! When I first got married, on my 21st birthday, I was an "instant" step-mom to 3 daughters. I have since had 3 more daughters. I, also, have pretty much seen it all and done it all!! At least as far as girls go. As the other Mary said, there are no dumb questions. I asked a lot of questions and have learned a lot, too. Please, ask away!!
Hi, I have three children ages 24, 22 and 5. I had my first when I was 18 and my last when I was 37. I have been there, seen that, and done that. I wish there had been a group of parents like this when I had my first. I know I could have used the knowledge in parenting. All are welcome and no question is dumb! Feel free to ask anything, we are here to help!
