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to not let grandparents see grandson over christmas

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wontletmesignin · 22/12/2013 09:17

Split up with my ex in early november. Domestic violence. Police, solicitors, social worker, domestic violence advocate and therapist involved. All are backing me.

I was advised to stop contact altogether with ds dad as he was extremely emotionally abusive. Not just to me, to my kids also - his son included.

He breached his non molestation order and is up on trial in janurary.
Although we are hoping it falls through as there is too much against him.
Everyone will state they want the non-mol kept in place.

Only ive had his parents contact me via a solicitor asking to see ds over christmas.

I feel awful about this. His mother did threaten that i would never see my son again when they took him from me for three days.
This has left me somewhat worried and im having nightmares about every which way he can be taken from me.
Exes parents coming to see my son is one way they could take him.

I know if they did i would get him straight back, but it was far too traumatic the first time. I cant put myself or my dc through that again.

So would i be being unreasonable if i didnt allow contact to take place?

Not at least until i have gotten over them taking my ds.

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IneedAsockamnesty · 23/12/2013 20:24

Anyway, she said she cant say yes or no to that as it is down to my actual solicitor who isnt back until january. It was my sols receptionist i was speaking to

Someone needs to explain to your firm, that you instruct your solisiter not the other way round

ProjectGainsborough · 23/12/2013 20:40

No. I don't think they have your child's best interests at heart.

Well done for working so hard to get through what sounds like horrible situation.

squirrelsnuts · 23/12/2013 20:46

Cut them off, fuck them off and don't even think about them again. Ever.

wontletmesignin · 23/12/2013 20:46

Thank you cjel ive wobbled a few times now. It is hard but i have no choice but to keep going. Im looking forward to christmas, mostly for the rest from hearing from every different place!

sock that is exactly what i thought! It really feels as though they are working for that side, not mine!

Thank you project Smile

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wontletmesignin · 23/12/2013 20:48

Thank you squirrel that is where i would like to get to. I dont know if that will bw possible if he goes on the courses social services set out for him though.

If he goes on them -i think he will act all the way through to the end.
He walked out of the SS meeting, after being obstructive and trying to control the conversation.
I really think he is a full blown narc

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wontletmesignin · 23/12/2013 21:24

Its just sunk in there really. Im quite annoyed with myself!

I am worrying thay she is sitting there thinkong "that nasty bitch, not letting me see my only grandson on christmas. I never thought she was like this etc.etc"

I completely ignore the fact that this stupid twat told me that SHE was keeping MY son. And im worrying about how she is feeling. What the fuck is wrong with me!!

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ProjectGainsborough · 23/12/2013 21:27

Sometimes it's hard to see the situation you're in when you're in it. Don't beat yourself up. But yes, screw her and what she thinks of you!

cjel · 23/12/2013 21:27

Two things are wrong with you now you askedXmas Smile

  1. You are the damaged victim of abuse and
  2. You are a lovely kind caring person!!

The first you are learning to recover from so thats OK
The second I don't think you should ever change - just adapt to care about yourself as much as you are caring for people that don't deserve your time.x

wontletmesignin · 23/12/2013 21:49

So true project it is hard to see when you are in it.
Thank you.

Thank you cjel that is so nice of you to say Smile

I really do need to stop caring about those who dont deserve it. I waste so much energy on it when i could be using that energy for me an my kids, and those who are worth my time and effort!

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cjel · 23/12/2013 22:16

One of the best things I have learnt is that an afternoon of chocolate and crap telly is brilliant if its what I want. I getting really goo about taking care of me as someone special now. I hope you take the risk of doing it for yourself really quickly

wontletmesignin · 24/12/2013 08:39

Thank you. I will most definitely give it a shot.
I am pleased you have come this far Smile

I decided to play on the xbox last night.
First time since all of this.
It must have been a good move for myself, as my oldest two were chuffed to bits that i had gone back to it.

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