Family.... family always gets sticky. I have a sister, who I know tries hard at least most of the time. The bad part is she has 3 kids, but only tells 2 of them that she loves them etc. The middle child gets the shaft big time. The middle child, however is the one that is straight As and is in as much stuff as she can be (She runs 5k a day and is only 10). But... once again it is sticky...
She is obviously using the little girl's SS$ for her paycheck and to support habits - that in it's self is called Financial Abuse and since the child is a minor (At least in this state) it is a very serious crime since she's a vulnerable individual. I wouldn't just "call" CPS I would go into your county (call ahead for an appt) and tell them that you need to have a private discussion with a case worker and let them know that there is neglect and financial abuse going on. I know that they may not be able to do anything about it but a lot of time there can be someone who becomes the "middle man" persay and will be able to look out for the child's best interest. To get a person's parental custody withdrawn or removed isn't an easy task. There has to be several issues and CPS has to be involved. The child would then go into foster care if they (CPS) choose to take her out of the home. Sometimes, if someone in the imm. fam wants the child bad enough, the county will help you get through foster parent classes... but then both parents have to be on board with this idea and there are a lot of inspections and what not. Just know that it's not an easy or comfortable road. You will probably cry floods of tears and be so angry at various points in time that you feel like giving up. Keep your head up, talk it over with DH, your mom, and any other siblings to your uncle to see if they are all okay with things. Lets just say that I know first hand how easily a family can get torn apart even when it's for the greater good.... trust can be lost much faster than built or gained!
Good luck and many thoughts/prayers for you and your family!
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Dx: PCOS March 13, 2000
Other Dx: PTSD, Depression/Anxiety, Fibro, Sleep Apnea, High BP
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