Hello, just wanted to chuck this out there and potentially get some advice. My ex partners parents are often left in charge of my three year old. My ex was emotionally abusive and his parents are very similar - I feel really scared about my child being left in their care, the way they manipulate him and speak to him is truly awful I feel like there is nothing I can do to keep him from them as my ex has a 40/60 split of childcare. Things took a dark turn this weekend however while I was working away - I was talking to my son on FaceTime when I called his grandfather 'Frank' (his name) I said 'did you have a good time with Frank yesterday?' Elaine (Grandma) came on the phone and said 'his name is Grandad.' I asked her to put me back on the phone to my son. She refused and hung up. She would not give me any further information/contact on my child that weekend and I was at my wits end. When I went for collection on Monday the curtains were closed and nobody answered the door. I waited outside knocking and knocking and shaking not knowing where my child was. Eventually they opened the door and handed him over. This kind of thing has gone on for three years since I left my ex and I'm at the end of my rope now. I don't know what options are open to me but this kind of emotional manipulation from them and my ex partner has led me to depression and very difficult times. I've been to court with my partner and keen to stay out of court again. I feel like there is no help or advice for people out of abusive relationships after a certain point but the abuse continues. Any advice or ideas would be much appreciated. Thanks
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