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Notes from custody evaluation
by bonniesayers | Aug 23 '03
Finally there is written documentation to support what I have been saying. Supervised visits should take place with special needs children and a non-custodial father that has a mental illness.

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Hi... (Reply to this comment)
by qualia
I'm glad the evaluator had the insight to recognize so many of the problems you were facing with these visitations. I also hope the father makes some progress with his mental issues. My heart goes out to you. This sounds like an incredibly hard situation. :( qualia
Aug 29 '03
9:54 am PDT

It seems hopeless (Reply to this comment)
by Penguinlady

It's hard to imagine that anyone believes that 16 hours of coaching and therapy will make an appreciable difference in this man's ability to function as a father. For whatever reason, some people just can't, and this seems to be one of them. Hang in there!

Margaret
Aug 26 '03
8:15 pm PDT

Thanks for the comments - UPDATE (Reply to this comment)
by bonniesayers
The ex was a no-show at court today. The Judge went over the recommendations from evaluator and asked me for my opinion.

He amended them to state that until my minivan is fixed or replaced the visits will be at my home and that the father will be paying for them. Also the father needs proof to give to monitor that he is under the care of a psychiatrist.

Hopefully with the stress of school starting next week our schedule will not be interrupted and since he has no money doubt many visits will take place.

Bonnie
Aug 26 '03
7:37 pm PDT

Sheesh (Reply to this comment)
by char.mike
They need to do what is best for your boys and NOT having this man around is best.

Bonnie, my heart goes out to you.

Hugs, Char
Aug 26 '03
4:24 pm PDT

Sheesh (Reply to this comment)
by char.mike
They need to do what is best for your boys and is NOT to have that man around.

Bonnie, my heart goes out to you.

Hugs, Char
Aug 26 '03
4:23 pm PDT

((((((((((BONNIE)))))))))))))) (Reply to this comment)
by braggio
So sorry that you have to deal with all of that. Mostly feeling sad that your children must endure it all. It's a good thing they have such a devoted mother.
Tam
Aug 25 '03
1:07 pm PDT

wow (Reply to this comment)
by artemis8
Sounds like a terrible situation. I hope are able to convince the court to allow you to provide the best situation for your sons.

Karyn
Aug 25 '03
11:01 am PDT

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by katmar
I so hope things improve for you, Bonnie. It sounds like everything, and everyone, is on your side, and just as importantly, the side of the children.

I can't imagine what you've been through. I hope you have a ton of emotional support, as this must just knock you down and out sometimes.

Thanks for sharing all of this. I know for me, it helps me to know you better, and if you ever need to vent, or just want to talk, drop me a line anytime. I may not be able to do much, but I can always listen.

My best,
Marsha
Aug 24 '03
8:03 pm PDT

Hey Bonnie, (Reply to this comment)
by chilliebrady
Your boys are lucky to have you as a mom. Sorry to hear you are going through all of this.

Hugs,
Toni
Aug 24 '03
7:05 pm PDT

Keep fighting for your rights (Reply to this comment)
by grandgram
Soon they have to discover that this man is a menace to his own sons. Why do these agencies work for a happy ending when there is no way it will work with this person.

You are one amazing woman.

Letta
Aug 24 '03
8:14 am PDT

:) (Reply to this comment)
by marybatson
And I complain about my life... God Bless you and your boys!

Mary
Aug 23 '03
11:51 pm PDT

Your ex... (Reply to this comment)
by moonsista

Your ex makes my loser ex-boyfriends look like princes. I admire your commitment to your sons and am glad that they have such a wonderful mother.

Thanks for sharing -

Stacey
Aug 23 '03
7:02 pm PDT

Geez (Reply to this comment)
by theresaro
Why the heck can't they see that the father needs help there is something definately wrong with this picture.. Again my prayers go out to you and your children.
Teri
Aug 23 '03
3:36 pm PDT

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by shoplmart
I don't think I have ever read anything quite like this before. Thanks


Liz
Aug 23 '03
1:12 pm PDT
   

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