Surviving CPS

This is my story about social services, domestic violence, co-dependancy, addiction and the removal and return of my children. They were taken into Protective Custody on 04-03-04 and returned to my care 02-24-05.


Thursday, December 23, 2004

The History of Child Protection

The History of Child Protection

Child Maltreatment as Defined By Laws!

This makes me sad because my kids were so wanted and so loved but I got so into my addiction and depression that I wasn't able to help myself, let alone them. Maybe a day will come where I share the pictures the police took. I'm still so ashamed that this happened to us but I can say that how I live today is a complete 180 degree turn. I feel better, I look better, I act better (most the time!) and I am a much better mother. I am so grateful to the DFCS in my county for the help that they've given to me to beat my addiction and to get me the mental health help I so desperately wanted and needed!

I just left an internet support group that were cases where "so they say" CPS kidnapped their children. My experience is so different and I can't imagine being in the system and being "innocent!" I just couldn't relate and feel like they are all in denial. There was an investigative social worker and everything she reported was dead on. Then there's the managing one and with both I've had a wonderful relationship. I realize I was wrong and I've been honest from that first moment I opened the door. I don't understand how they can launch an investigation and then have nothing to keep the kids, yet keep them. But according to all these people in this one forum, it happens. I just don't fit in. I was guilty. I admitted my guilt. I have fully humbled myself and I've gleefull accepted their help!

Soon this will be behind me. VERY SOON!

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