has any body

[shelly75]

has anybody here had expercience dealing with children's aid or childrens services while in recovery Im currently trying to have my sent home to me (she was not taken from me)
situation when davina was 10 months old I was manic (bipolar as well) and decided I did not want her to see me that way.at that point the only respite I got from her was if i snuck out after dad had went to bed the first 8 months she was with me 24/7 my doc said that is was triggered my first episode anyways long story short moved to london got clean but thought davina has been with dad so long not fair to move her again(was in new relanship at time aas well) in feb 2003 called to pay child support was informed she was taken. had been clean and sober 8 months at that point. orignally i tryed to help dad get her back untill i relized a whole lot of things which was mainly because i was clean i was able to see more and more of his controlling nature (put two and two together i could only see davina if had money) and alot of his views about women changed motion to custody now you would think I am sober and she was not taken from me it would be easy as soon as they heard bipolar in the mix (with fact i was in care at 1 year old and abused)it was only untill i threatened media action that i got a new worker who had actually said to my lawyer "but shes bipolar" had wanted me to prove i was sober and sane as long as stated yet nothing i offered was enough. anyways we are now doing a parent capacity board because even though i have i have proved myself to them the dad wont agree to me having custody

[Paulie]

I am sorry I have no experience in this area. I wish you the best of luck. Use all the resources you have, you said you have a lawyer, make that lawyer work for you.

Good luck.

[shelly75]

my lawyer has worked wonders he threatened them with contempt of court charges and has done alot more than most lawyers would considering hes under legal aid. my new worker is so far so good

[Paulie]

Glad to hear that. I don't know what kind of relationship if any you have with a higher power, but prayers would help right about now too.

Best of luck to you and God bless.

[bubblze30]

I lost my daughter due to my using. I did howeva get her back. I went to a program for almost two years. I did everything they told me too due. It was not easy. My advise to you is to continue your recovery NO MATTER WHAT. It will be hard with all your emotions and feelings but you can do it. Also dont ever give up keep fighting howeva long it take the longer you fight the more they will see your love and your fight for her will be in your favor. I will pray for you. Take it a day at a time. It took me two years. I went to just get visitation and they said take her home you have proved yourself. I wish you the best.