Wasn't sure where to post this so hopefully it's the right place.
I'm due to have my first child in the next few months and I am concerned that social services may get involved. I disclosed to my family nurse about my ex's drug use, a rape case I have against someone which I am going to be in court for a few months after baby is born and my midwife has been notified by the police of 2 domestic incidences involving my ex (verbal only). I have made it very clear that ex is out of my life and will not be on the birth certificate so he won't have rights. Only problem is he knows where I live but will be moving when baby is 6months+.
I'm very concerned that they will see me as unfit as I will be a single mother and have a lot to deal with once baby is born. The court appearance may trigger PND and I'm planning on getting counselling to help me through that time (I have a history of depression, self harm and overdoses which are on file but would not be going down that road again). Also the fact that the father of the baby is a drug addict and has caused 2 domestics which are on file. Will social services get involved because of these events? This baby is a rainbow baby for me and I really don't want my past, exes actions and the tough things I've been through to affect how she is brought up.
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pinkcoww · 23/11/2015 16:21
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