Several years ago I called Children's Aid to check on my granddaughter because my son had relapsed terribly and so had the child's mother (who had 7 years clean time before that).
They checked and took the child to a "safe house" while the mother got clean again, and then returned her to her home (my son no longer lived there).
I have never seen the child since, but I knew that was a risk I would take when I made the call. I am glad I did because I was right about the horrible dangerous conditions that little girl (20 months) was living in. I'd do it again.
Someone has to be the voice of the child. No matter what the cost to ourselves, I believe that we need to speak out when we see any child in danger.
I really hope things work out with your son. The odds are against it but we never know when a miracle may happen.
Until then, hold your head high, apologize to nobody and know that you did the right thing. You were the voice of the child.
Hugs
