Fighting for Custody part 3 million - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

SistersHelp · 11-06-2009, 10:44 PM

I dunno how to link back to the backstory so I'm starting fresh, like it's new. Except it's not new, it's been a year, four months, and seven days since our niece came here to live with us... first with her mother's consent as she attempted to seek rehabilitation for her various drug addictions. Then through a temporary ex-parte order granted by the courts to keep her safe while her mother threatened to move her back to her home city having not dealt with the addiction. Then... through the interim order that was determined by the Supreme Court to keep her here while her mother got booted from rehab again and again...

Eight rehabs later... it's time to seek Sole Custody, a final order that would put her in our custody, basically, for good. We've faced the fact that it's time to give this child a permanent and stable home and that this is our calling.

Our lawyer sent out the proposal for Sole Custody yesterday. She now has twenty days to respond.

I fully anticipate we will be going through a full trial.

laurie6781 · 11-06-2009, 10:54 PM

Good for you. I do believe your niece will also be relieved when you finally get 'sole custody!'

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I fully anticipate we will be going through a full trial.

I suspect you will. Thank HP you have been 'documenting' all the bizarre behavior and phone calls. Her actions over these last 16+ months has really sealed her fate as to losing custody of her daughter.

Again, we will continue to walk through this with you in spirit. You and hubby are truly your niece's Guardian Angels!

Love and hugs,

**Impurrfect** · 11-07-2009, 02:36 PM

I also agree that you will have a trial, but your "novel" of your sister's behavior will more than show why your niece should stay with you and hubby.

You know you have all of us, cheering you on (I'm STILL not getting into a cheerleading outfit, though

), along with tons of hugs and prayers.

Amy

NeedingHelp7 · 11-07-2009, 07:03 PM

I don't think a trial will be necessary. I don't think your sister will be advised to pursue a trial. Hoping for the best.

NH7

SistersHelp · 11-08-2009, 06:55 PM

Thanks friends.

My sister showed up not only on time, but twenty minutes early for her supervised visit with her daughter today. Not only that but she was wearing clothes instead of her standard pajama bottoms. These things shouldn't be remarkable, but they are.

I wish it was a sign of progress, but I actually think this means that her lawyer has told her we're going back to court and that she better try acting a little more normal for awhile. *sigh*

***greeteachday*** · 11-08-2009, 07:33 PM

Here is the last thread if anyone wants to link back.

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...y-part-ii.html (Fighting for Custody Part II)

ZombieWife · 11-08-2009, 07:59 PM

I hope things go in your favor. I can't imagine the kind of message this sends to the child--mom's here and dressed and into me / oh wait, where is mom? Stability is so important. Whatever happens, I hope the justice system does the right thing!

Lots of goodness coming your way.

:praying

BigSis · 11-08-2009, 11:21 PM

We recently obtained 3rd party temporary custody of both grandboys - ages 2 and 3. Daddy was in prison and mom (our AD) was on a series of meth runs. I like the daddy, and love thier mom. I told the judge that I hope the boys get to know each of them, but what was paramount in OUR minds was that they have stability, security and a firm foundation. The daddy is drug effected, and I doubt he will ever hold a job. Our AD is in jail, currently still having meth-induced psychosis. She was a loving mother when she did visit before the psychosis... now the boys have not heard from her in four months. The daddy lives 300 miles away, and calls about every two weeks...but he doesn't try to chatter to the boys, just sits silent on the other end and cries. As heartbreaking as that is, it is not appropriate for the boys.

Sadly, I think they are ours for the duration.

In the long run, God has no grandchildren... which was hard for me to understand, but I think it means that He works DIRECTLY in the lives of each of us, including the babies. We will have the boys as long as He needs us to have them.

I pray you can move forward in this endeavor with your neice without building too much resentment toward the mom. If she is like my daughter, she has done some nasty things that are difficult to not resent. But I try to remember that this is a disease, and whatever my kid is doing today is the best she can do... if she could do better, she would.

((hugs))

I wish you the very best.

SistersHelp · 11-15-2009, 08:21 PM

Wingnut claims she's going back to rehab Dec. 4th. The ninth time is bound to be a charm, right?

laurie6781 · 11-15-2009, 09:55 PM

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Wingnut claims she's going back to rehab Dec. 4th. The ninth time is bound to be a charm, right?

R O F L M A O

Thank you Lisa for the unexpected laugh! I love sarcasm don't you?

On the more serious side, I do hope your sister can find recovery, and I do send up prayers for her. Just ................................. at this point .................................. with her addiction and her mental problems ................................ I am not very optimistic, as I am sure you are not also. I would love for her to find the miracle.

Anyway sure am glad that your niece is safe with you and hubby!

Love and hugs,

**Impurrfect** · 11-16-2009, 12:48 AM

I will continue to keep wingnut in my prayers (God loves THAT prayer "okay, God..here we go again...."), but I'm also thanking God for keeping your niece right where she belongs - with you and your hubby.

Hugs and prayers!

Amy

NeedingHelp7 · 11-16-2009, 07:03 AM

The 26th is coming soon sis.

Serenity Bound · 11-16-2009, 06:33 PM

Lisa, I bet 9 is the charm..............charm what, I don't know, but a charm none the less. lol

Seriously, I hope she does find recovery. However in the meantime I'm very happy that your niece is continues to be in a safe, normal, loving home.

BigSis, There have been many times I've wanted to seek custody of my 2 grandkids.

God Bless you both for your courage to do what needs to be done in caring for these innocent children.

SistersHelp · 11-27-2009, 08:52 PM

Hey you American friends of mine,
Happy Thanksgiving. You've all got lots of stuff to be thankful for this year, I hope. I know I do (although I'm super jealous that Canadian Thanksgiving is over. I could really dig a turkey dinner again...).

No news is good news around here.

Niece turned 13 this week. I'm officially the parent of a teenager... and no stretch marks to show for it!! (At least none from pregnancy... just from pie.)

With thirteen I'm learning just how stupid I really am, and how often I need to have pretty eyes rolled at me to make sure I don't forget it. Indignant sighs punctuate a lot of our communications... and it all makes me grin because it means she's comfortable here, she feels safe enough to push a little, hallelujah she's normal... and because I have another 120 teenagers at work who help me keep my ego in check all the time by reminding me how little I know about everything.

NeedingHelp7 · 11-27-2009, 10:03 PM

You're officially the parent of a teenager? Did I hear that right? Does that mean the court ordered .......

**Impurrfect** · 11-28-2009, 12:23 AM

ahhhh, the rolling eyes and the sighs

Get used to them!! I don't get them that often, since I listen to the same music as Brit, but I still get them when she doesn't want to hear me. She has her cell phone, and when she doesn't want to hear something, it's always "my battery is going dead" as she hangs up on you. I think I will do that next time she asks me for a favor

I'm not surprised your niece is "normal"...she's surrounded with love and support. She gets to be a kid! I can STILL go from absolute amazement at how much I love Brit, to wanting to wring her neck in 3 seconds, but God, I love that girl!!

We have been blessed to have these young ladies in our lives.

Hugs and prayers!

Amy

SistersHelp · 11-29-2009, 01:59 PM

Heehee, yes, I think "my battery's going dead" is a great answer, especially when you're not on the phone!!! I'm going to give that one a try.

Nope, the court hasn't ordered ANYTHING at this point because Wingnut claims she's off to rehab again and her lawyer has been ignoring our lawyer, probably hoping to buy her more time to finish rehab... I have no particular hope that this one is going to be any different, but I'm no longer on pins and needles these days either. I've finally figured out that Wingnut is all TALK and we'll get there eventually... all in good time.

SistersHelp · 12-19-2009, 11:46 PM

Well. Wingnut never went back to rehab. I know everyone here will be just as shocked by this news as I was. She's back in the hospital tonight, another overdose presumably. The only information we were given was that she can't make her visit with her daughter tomorrow because she's been hospitalized. At least in the hospital she's more safe than she is on her own. Otherwise, nothing new to report, which means no news continues to be good news.

And we're on vacation from work/school for two weeks now, which is the real thing where it comes to good news.

Wishing everyone a peaceful holiday.

L

**hydrogirl** · 12-20-2009, 06:29 AM

(((Lisa))) I'm so sorry to hear about your sister and hope that she will be OK. I agree, she is safe where she is, and not pushing her lunacy onto you or her daughter.

Enjoy your time off with your niece and hubby! Peace and Joy, HG

**Impurrfect** · 12-20-2009, 09:45 AM

((((Lisa))) - I'm sorry your sister is hospitalized, but glad she is safe. This is just adding to the reasons of why you should have custody and working in your favor.

I hope you are enjoying your vacation and have a WONDERFUL Christmas!!

BTW, Brit "broke up" with her psychotic best friend and has matured before my very eyes!! No more temper tantrums, screaming and yelling. I've told her, over and over, how much more I like being around her and spend much more time with her (when she isn't with her boyfriend). The ex best friend is still trying to stir up trouble...called Brit, drunk and high, and left a voice mail that she is going to "jump" Brit with another girl...that got Brit riled up, but I am trying to be the voice of reason and explain why she needs to NOT fight back if they show up at the house....simply call the cops.

Her "dad" is still trying to contact her from jail...I guess he wants her to tell the judge "my daddy wouldn't do that". However, I told her what REALLY happened when she was a baby and we had to fight his family for custody..things she never knew. She now no longer wants anything to do with any of them.

I am overwhelmed, at times, with the love I feel for this "child" and I know you feel the same for your niece. Though the circumstances that brought them into our care are less than desirable, we are truly blessed to be able to be there for them and to watch them blossom when they are surrounded by love.

Hugs and prayers!

Amy

SistersHelp · 01-01-2010, 09:17 PM

Happy New Year, friends. Thanks for all your good wishes and prayers, and know that I'm sending up mine for you as well. Amy, how great to hear that Brit is doing so well. She's going to be one strong adult who knows her own mind. Funny how these young people help us to grow up sometimes. Big hugs and love to everyone.
Lisa xx

**Impurrfect** · 01-02-2010, 02:36 AM

(((Lisa))) - Happy New Year, to you, too!!!

Love, hugs and prayers!

Amy

***hope213*** · 01-02-2010, 08:59 PM

sending prayers... this has been going on too long. i am sure in the end the right decision will b made. hugs,

SistersHelp · 01-03-2010, 10:22 PM

Thanks so much to both of you.

SistersHelp · 01-15-2010, 10:11 PM

Hi friends.

Just a quick update. Wingnut went back to rehab again. I think this is the ninth one since we began this journey. It's the same rehab centre she went to for time #8. Apparently they were willing to take her back another time. It's a 28 day program and they offer support afterward with transitional housing and good things like that... last time she didn't take any of the aftercare support. Fingers crossed that she will this time, but no surprises if she doesn't. I have a feeling she just wants somewhere to stay that's away from Hairy Scary. But even if she's in there for the wrong reasons, it's better than many other places she could be, right?

11-06-2009, 10:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
SistersHelp Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 568	Fighting for Custody part 3 million I dunno how to link back to the backstory so I'm starting fresh, like it's new. Except it's not new, it's been a year, four months, and seven days since our niece came here to live with us... first with her mother's consent as she attempted to seek rehabilitation for her various drug addictions. Then through a temporary ex-parte order granted by the courts to keep her safe while her mother threatened to move her back to her home city having not dealt with the addiction. Then... through the interim order that was determined by the Supreme Court to keep her here while her mother got booted from rehab again and again... Eight rehabs later... it's time to seek Sole Custody, a final order that would put her in our custody, basically, for good. We've faced the fact that it's time to give this child a permanent and stable home and that this is our calling. Our lawyer sent out the proposal for Sole Custody yesterday. She now has twenty days to respond. I fully anticipate we will be going through a full trial. __________________ Life's unfairness is not irrevocable; we can help balance the scales for others, if not always for ourselves. --Hubert Humphrey Lost my sister Colleen to opiates 06/13/10... been missing her for as long as I can remember.

11-07-2009, 02:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
Impurrfect Social Network Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 18,254	I also agree that you will have a trial, but your "novel" of your sister's behavior will more than show why your niece should stay with you and hubby. You know you have all of us, cheering you on (I'm STILL not getting into a cheerleading outfit, though ), along with tons of hugs and prayers. Amy __________________ "I'm not where I want to be, but thank God I'm not where I used to be" - Joyce Meyer "You got what it takes you can win, today is your day to begin. Don't give up here, don't you quit, the moment is now, this is it I know that you can then you will, get to the top of the hill. Part of the fun is the climb, you just gotta make up your mind" - Shania Twain (Tinker, Elvis, Patches and Mots - Mouth Of The South)

11-07-2009, 07:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
NeedingHelp7 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NY Posts: 1,058	I don't think a trial will be necessary. I don't think your sister will be advised to pursue a trial. Hoping for the best. NH7 __________________ "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you." (Jerem 29:11-12)

11-08-2009, 06:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
SistersHelp Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 568	Thanks friends. My sister showed up not only on time, but twenty minutes early for her supervised visit with her daughter today. Not only that but she was wearing clothes instead of her standard pajama bottoms. These things shouldn't be remarkable, but they are. I wish it was a sign of progress, but I actually think this means that her lawyer has told her we're going back to court and that she better try acting a little more normal for awhile. sigh __________________ Life's unfairness is not irrevocable; we can help balance the scales for others, if not always for ourselves. --Hubert Humphrey Lost my sister Colleen to opiates 06/13/10... been missing her for as long as I can remember.

11-08-2009, 07:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
*greeteachday* Just Me Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: a better place Posts: 3,850	Here is the last thread if anyone wants to link back. http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...y-part-ii.html (Fighting for Custody Part II) __________________ Sometimes your only available transportation is a leap of faith - Margaret Shepherd

11-08-2009, 07:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
ZombieWife Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 677	I hope things go in your favor. I can't imagine the kind of message this sends to the child--mom's here and dressed and into me / oh wait, where is mom? Stability is so important. Whatever happens, I hope the justice system does the right thing! Lots of goodness coming your way. :praying __________________ ------- Take me out to the black Tell them I ain't comin' back Burn the land and boil the sea You can't take the sky from me There's no place I can be Since I found Serenity...

11-08-2009, 11:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
BigSis On a tear Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Volcano Country! Posts: 3,240	We recently obtained 3rd party temporary custody of both grandboys - ages 2 and 3. Daddy was in prison and mom (our AD) was on a series of meth runs. I like the daddy, and love thier mom. I told the judge that I hope the boys get to know each of them, but what was paramount in OUR minds was that they have stability, security and a firm foundation. The daddy is drug effected, and I doubt he will ever hold a job. Our AD is in jail, currently still having meth-induced psychosis. She was a loving mother when she did visit before the psychosis... now the boys have not heard from her in four months. The daddy lives 300 miles away, and calls about every two weeks...but he doesn't try to chatter to the boys, just sits silent on the other end and cries. As heartbreaking as that is, it is not appropriate for the boys. Sadly, I think they are ours for the duration. In the long run, God has no grandchildren... which was hard for me to understand, but I think it means that He works DIRECTLY in the lives of each of us, including the babies. We will have the boys as long as He needs us to have them. I pray you can move forward in this endeavor with your neice without building too much resentment toward the mom. If she is like my daughter, she has done some nasty things that are difficult to not resent. But I try to remember that this is a disease, and whatever my kid is doing today is the best she can do... if she could do better, she would. ((hugs)) I wish you the very best. __________________ No matter how spoiled the past may be, our future is spotless.... BigSis

11-15-2009, 08:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
SistersHelp Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 568	Wingnut claims she's going back to rehab Dec. 4th. The ninth time is bound to be a charm, right? __________________ Life's unfairness is not irrevocable; we can help balance the scales for others, if not always for ourselves. --Hubert Humphrey Lost my sister Colleen to opiates 06/13/10... been missing her for as long as I can remember.

11-16-2009, 12:48 AM	#11 (permalink)
Impurrfect Social Network Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 18,254	I will continue to keep wingnut in my prayers (God loves THAT prayer "okay, God..here we go again...."), but I'm also thanking God for keeping your niece right where she belongs - with you and your hubby. Hugs and prayers! Amy __________________ "I'm not where I want to be, but thank God I'm not where I used to be" - Joyce Meyer "You got what it takes you can win, today is your day to begin. Don't give up here, don't you quit, the moment is now, this is it I know that you can then you will, get to the top of the hill. Part of the fun is the climb, you just gotta make up your mind" - Shania Twain (Tinker, Elvis, Patches and Mots - Mouth Of The South)

11-16-2009, 07:03 AM	#12 (permalink)
NeedingHelp7 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NY Posts: 1,058	The 26th is coming soon sis. __________________ "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you." (Jerem 29:11-12)

11-16-2009, 06:33 PM	#13 (permalink)
Serenity Bound Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Home of the Ravens-MD Posts: 1,342	Lisa, I bet 9 is the charm..............charm what, I don't know, but a charm none the less. lol Seriously, I hope she does find recovery. However in the meantime I'm very happy that your niece is continues to be in a safe, normal, loving home. BigSis, There have been many times I've wanted to seek custody of my 2 grandkids. God Bless you both for your courage to do what needs to be done in caring for these innocent children.

11-27-2009, 08:52 PM	#14 (permalink)
SistersHelp Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 568	Hey you American friends of mine, Happy Thanksgiving. You've all got lots of stuff to be thankful for this year, I hope. I know I do (although I'm super jealous that Canadian Thanksgiving is over. I could really dig a turkey dinner again...). No news is good news around here. Niece turned 13 this week. I'm officially the parent of a teenager... and no stretch marks to show for it!! (At least none from pregnancy... just from pie.) With thirteen I'm learning just how stupid I really am, and how often I need to have pretty eyes rolled at me to make sure I don't forget it. Indignant sighs punctuate a lot of our communications... and it all makes me grin because it means she's comfortable here, she feels safe enough to push a little, hallelujah she's normal... and because I have another 120 teenagers at work who help me keep my ego in check all the time by reminding me how little I know about everything. __________________ Life's unfairness is not irrevocable; we can help balance the scales for others, if not always for ourselves. --Hubert Humphrey Lost my sister Colleen to opiates 06/13/10... been missing her for as long as I can remember.

11-27-2009, 10:03 PM	#15 (permalink)
NeedingHelp7 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NY Posts: 1,058	You're officially the parent of a teenager? Did I hear that right? Does that mean the court ordered ....... __________________ "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you." (Jerem 29:11-12)

11-28-2009, 12:23 AM	#16 (permalink)
Impurrfect Social Network Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 18,254	ahhhh, the rolling eyes and the sighs Get used to them!! I don't get them that often, since I listen to the same music as Brit, but I still get them when she doesn't want to hear me. She has her cell phone, and when she doesn't want to hear something, it's always "my battery is going dead" as she hangs up on you. I think I will do that next time she asks me for a favor I'm not surprised your niece is "normal"...she's surrounded with love and support. She gets to be a kid! I can STILL go from absolute amazement at how much I love Brit, to wanting to wring her neck in 3 seconds, but God, I love that girl!! We have been blessed to have these young ladies in our lives. Hugs and prayers! Amy __________________ "I'm not where I want to be, but thank God I'm not where I used to be" - Joyce Meyer "You got what it takes you can win, today is your day to begin. Don't give up here, don't you quit, the moment is now, this is it I know that you can then you will, get to the top of the hill. Part of the fun is the climb, you just gotta make up your mind" - Shania Twain (Tinker, Elvis, Patches and Mots - Mouth Of The South)

11-29-2009, 01:59 PM	#17 (permalink)
SistersHelp Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 568	Heehee, yes, I think "my battery's going dead" is a great answer, especially when you're not on the phone!!! I'm going to give that one a try. Nope, the court hasn't ordered ANYTHING at this point because Wingnut claims she's off to rehab again and her lawyer has been ignoring our lawyer, probably hoping to buy her more time to finish rehab... I have no particular hope that this one is going to be any different, but I'm no longer on pins and needles these days either. I've finally figured out that Wingnut is all TALK and we'll get there eventually... all in good time. __________________ Life's unfairness is not irrevocable; we can help balance the scales for others, if not always for ourselves. --Hubert Humphrey Lost my sister Colleen to opiates 06/13/10... been missing her for as long as I can remember.

12-19-2009, 11:46 PM	#18 (permalink)
SistersHelp Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 568	Well. Wingnut never went back to rehab. I know everyone here will be just as shocked by this news as I was. She's back in the hospital tonight, another overdose presumably. The only information we were given was that she can't make her visit with her daughter tomorrow because she's been hospitalized. At least in the hospital she's more safe than she is on her own. Otherwise, nothing new to report, which means no news continues to be good news. And we're on vacation from work/school for two weeks now, which is the real thing where it comes to good news. Wishing everyone a peaceful holiday. L __________________ Life's unfairness is not irrevocable; we can help balance the scales for others, if not always for ourselves. --Hubert Humphrey Lost my sister Colleen to opiates 06/13/10... been missing her for as long as I can remember.

12-20-2009, 06:29 AM	#19 (permalink)
hydrogirl Forum Leader Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Paris, I wish....... Posts: 3,070 Blog Entries: 1	(((Lisa))) I'm so sorry to hear about your sister and hope that she will be OK. I agree, she is safe where she is, and not pushing her lunacy onto you or her daughter. Enjoy your time off with your niece and hubby! Peace and Joy, HG __________________ "Remember, I'm pullin' for ya, we're all in this together." - Red Green "No one heals himself by wounding another." - St. Ambrose of Milan Sketch by Leonardo DaVinci

12-20-2009, 09:45 AM	#20 (permalink)
Impurrfect Social Network Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 18,254	((((Lisa))) - I'm sorry your sister is hospitalized, but glad she is safe. This is just adding to the reasons of why you should have custody and working in your favor. I hope you are enjoying your vacation and have a WONDERFUL Christmas!! BTW, Brit "broke up" with her psychotic best friend and has matured before my very eyes!! No more temper tantrums, screaming and yelling. I've told her, over and over, how much more I like being around her and spend much more time with her (when she isn't with her boyfriend). The ex best friend is still trying to stir up trouble...called Brit, drunk and high, and left a voice mail that she is going to "jump" Brit with another girl...that got Brit riled up, but I am trying to be the voice of reason and explain why she needs to NOT fight back if they show up at the house....simply call the cops. Her "dad" is still trying to contact her from jail...I guess he wants her to tell the judge "my daddy wouldn't do that". However, I told her what REALLY happened when she was a baby and we had to fight his family for custody..things she never knew. She now no longer wants anything to do with any of them. I am overwhelmed, at times, with the love I feel for this "child" and I know you feel the same for your niece. Though the circumstances that brought them into our care are less than desirable, we are truly blessed to be able to be there for them and to watch them blossom when they are surrounded by love. Hugs and prayers! Amy __________________ "I'm not where I want to be, but thank God I'm not where I used to be" - Joyce Meyer "You got what it takes you can win, today is your day to begin. Don't give up here, don't you quit, the moment is now, this is it I know that you can then you will, get to the top of the hill. Part of the fun is the climb, you just gotta make up your mind" - Shania Twain (Tinker, Elvis, Patches and Mots - Mouth Of The South)

01-01-2010, 09:17 PM	#21 (permalink)
SistersHelp Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 568	Happy New Year, friends. Thanks for all your good wishes and prayers, and know that I'm sending up mine for you as well. Amy, how great to hear that Brit is doing so well. She's going to be one strong adult who knows her own mind. Funny how these young people help us to grow up sometimes. Big hugs and love to everyone. Lisa xx __________________ Life's unfairness is not irrevocable; we can help balance the scales for others, if not always for ourselves. --Hubert Humphrey Lost my sister Colleen to opiates 06/13/10... been missing her for as long as I can remember.

01-02-2010, 02:36 AM	#22 (permalink)
Impurrfect Social Network Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 18,254	(((Lisa))) - Happy New Year, to you, too!!! Love, hugs and prayers! Amy __________________ "I'm not where I want to be, but thank God I'm not where I used to be" - Joyce Meyer "You got what it takes you can win, today is your day to begin. Don't give up here, don't you quit, the moment is now, this is it I know that you can then you will, get to the top of the hill. Part of the fun is the climb, you just gotta make up your mind" - Shania Twain (Tinker, Elvis, Patches and Mots - Mouth Of The South)

01-02-2010, 08:59 PM	#23 (permalink)
*hope213* Community Greeter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: twilight zone,usa Posts: 3,805	sending prayers... this has been going on too long. i am sure in the end the right decision will b made. hugs, __________________ hope213 i can sum life up in 3 words....IT GOES ON!!!

01-03-2010, 10:22 PM	#24 (permalink)
SistersHelp Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 568	Thanks so much to both of you. __________________ Life's unfairness is not irrevocable; we can help balance the scales for others, if not always for ourselves. --Hubert Humphrey Lost my sister Colleen to opiates 06/13/10... been missing her for as long as I can remember.

01-15-2010, 10:11 PM	#25 (permalink)
SistersHelp Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 568	Hi friends. Just a quick update. Wingnut went back to rehab again. I think this is the ninth one since we began this journey. It's the same rehab centre she went to for time #8. Apparently they were willing to take her back another time. It's a 28 day program and they offer support afterward with transitional housing and good things like that... last time she didn't take any of the aftercare support. Fingers crossed that she will this time, but no surprises if she doesn't. I have a feeling she just wants somewhere to stay that's away from Hairy Scary. But even if she's in there for the wrong reasons, it's better than many other places she could be, right? __________________ Life's unfairness is not irrevocable; we can help balance the scales for others, if not always for ourselves. --Hubert Humphrey Lost my sister Colleen to opiates 06/13/10... been missing her for as long as I can remember.

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