(((Judith)))
I'm so sorry for the trauma you have endured, physically and emotionally. It must be devestating to be cut off from your daughter in this way. Shame on your ex for doing this to her!!! (not to mention you!) It shows the complete inability of him to be a parent. Any decent parent looks to what is best for the child.
And Judith, that's exactly what *you* did at the time. You were horribly injured. You did not have the ability to care for her. And you made reasonable accomidations for frequent visitations. Again, it is *his* shame that he betrayed your trust -- and your daughters.
In my opinion, that "police officer" should have lost her job. She swore to uphold the law, and did not do so. Malfeance of duty is cause for dismissal.
Nothing at all that you have disclosed has changed my opinion of you.
And anyone that has a change of opinion, based on what you've disclosed here, well, it would say more about *their* character than yours. We -- all of us -- have no right to judge anyone else. It's not our place. But, I look at all the positives you have brought to SR, and I remain truely grateful.
We are here for you, my friend...whenever you need to talk things out...
That's *why* we're here...
Shalom!