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To think there should be a point at which they trust my judgement?

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UndertheCedartree · 19/07/2022 13:23

Genuinely, asking this question. I'm a bit confused and not sure if I've really messed up. I don't want to drip feed but equally don't want an essay so I'll try to give the important information and happy to clarify if necessary.

Starting 5 years ago my 2 DC (15 & 10) have been under Children's services Child in Need. This happened as I had a mental breakdown. The case was closed about 6 months ago. Due to abuse in my childhood from my dad one of the stipulations was that they couldn't be alone with my parents. My parents live in a different country and due to Covid we've not seen them much over the past 2 years. My mum is keen to get to know her grandchildren better. We arranged that today my mum would pick up my DD from school (in her car with air con) and take her to the cinema (more air con.) I thought as the case had been closed and my mental health is much better (in terms of me being able to make a judgement) that this would be ok. But I've just found out Children's Services are opening their case again due to this. What do you think? I love my mum and want her to see her grandchildren, but maybe we should have planned for me to go along?

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Clymene · 20/07/2022 18:05

Your posts aren't difficult to understand at all @UndertheCedartree. I don't know why people are having a go at you.

You got contacted, you panicked and posted here. Then you spoke to your SW who said everything was fine and you updated the thread.

Unfortunately a lot of people only read the first post before venturing an opinion - hence the 'cancel the cheque' meme!

KingOfRockAndRoll · 20/07/2022 19:50

UndertheCedartree · 19/07/2022 16:52

I do really appreciate your honesty. In my head it's either her no big deal or I just have sensations of being scared but I don't really know what happened. I'm not sure of the ins and outs with my mum but I will say she has had a lot of trauma in her life. And yes, absolutely my relationship with my DC is my priority.

Nah, not if you're going against SS requests its not.

A relationship with bad GPs is worse than not having a relationship with them at all.

UndertheCedartree · 20/07/2022 20:06

Clymene · 20/07/2022 18:05

Your posts aren't difficult to understand at all @UndertheCedartree. I don't know why people are having a go at you.

You got contacted, you panicked and posted here. Then you spoke to your SW who said everything was fine and you updated the thread.

Unfortunately a lot of people only read the first post before venturing an opinion - hence the 'cancel the cheque' meme!

@Clymene - thank you for that validation, I appreciate it. When people start picking on me it makes me feel like I must be a terrible person and I have to remember 'cancel the cheque'! Your summary is spot on.

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UndertheCedartree · 20/07/2022 20:07

KingOfRockAndRoll · 20/07/2022 19:50

Nah, not if you're going against SS requests its not.

A relationship with bad GPs is worse than not having a relationship with them at all.

Sorry, I don't know what you're responding to.

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stomachamelon · 28/09/2025 19:17

This is somewhat confused…

StrangeCondition · 29/09/2025 07:23

stomachamelon · 28/09/2025 19:17

This is somewhat confused…

And over 3 years old

stomachamelon · 29/09/2025 09:57

@StrangeConditionit was quoted on another post. I did report my comment after noticing the date.

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