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rang child protection services about ds

309 replies

beansontoast · 24/05/2006 14:46

....social worker just rang me back...thinks there are grounds to investigate further.

im in proper full on shock...not as bad as last night,but still shaking abit and i feel like its happening to someone else...a bit detached...functioning but not with it....

my ds...three this sept...was creepily sexually expilicit last night .i wont sya what he said cos im feeling cautious.

something about the context ,manner...his choice of words...his choice of verb...immediately waved a red flag for me.oh god i feel so so sick.

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BeetrootOldDeer · 26/05/2006 18:19

i have just cated you X

LadyTophamHatt · 26/05/2006 18:21

Blimey BOT...I've only just seen this.

I agree with everyone else on how brave you're being.

I'm sorry I haven't got anything else to say but it felt wrong to read this thread and not post anything.

XXX

BudaBabe · 26/05/2006 18:44

Been reading this thread in disbelief. I find it hard to contemplate how in this day and age, things like this still happen (naive of me I know).

You are doing great. It will continue to hit like a punch in the stomach I am sure. So glad you have so much RL support. And there is unlimited support here too.

Give that DS a big cuddle - he sounds like a real cutie.

Beety - am shocked and saddened that you have been through the same thing with your DD. But really glad that she doesn't remember.

melissasmummy · 26/05/2006 19:25

I have been following this since the op, I can't find any words for you BOT, except I am thinking of you.

Your pain at not knowing what to do to comfort him in bed & being scared of the dark.....how terrible that you should like this. It will never be wrong for you to cuddle him, nude or not, but I understand your reluctance.

Sending you hugs & strength xxx

melissasmummy · 26/05/2006 19:26

how terrible that you should FEEL like this.

Kittypickle · 26/05/2006 19:41

Words fail me :( Thank goodness your little boy has a fantastic mother who knew when to act. Thinking of you all.

sallystrawberry · 26/05/2006 19:47

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brimfull · 26/05/2006 19:48

oh god what hell you must be going through,I'm so sorry.Your little boy is so lucky to have you.To think that other little ones aren't so lucky,makes me weep.
Keep strong and doing what you're doing,you're an inspiration to all of us!

Pennies · 26/05/2006 19:58

You've done the right thing. Really feel for you and your DH and DS.

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Elibean · 26/05/2006 20:26

Thinking of you, Beans, and by the way..'so brave' means doing all you're doing whilst feeling like you're feeling. Trust us, you are. Hugs, xxxx

glassofwine · 26/05/2006 20:35

Can't get you out of my head..am sending positive vibes, hope this is the worst and it gets better

QE · 26/05/2006 20:47

I have read your thread with horror. So sorry you are going through this, but glad that ds is so young he won't have any clear memory of what has happened.

I don't really know what to say except that i have been thinking about you and your family and what you are going through all day and wanted to post some words of support.

You sound so strong in your posts and your ds sounds so lovely especially offering to comfort you and make you drink some tea. Stay strong for him but use your dh, your mum and us on here to vent your feelings. We are here to listen. Hugs and love to you and your family.

monkeytrousers · 26/05/2006 21:15

Bean YOU are an inspirational mother, your swift action, your strength and articulacy - anything we can do to help you through this, we're there for you. A cyber shoulder, or sounding board, use away! FWIW, your beautiful son sounds just as robust as you. And of course you love him, as well all do, as we all love our own. Whatever the outcome, this moment will eventually pass and you will let it go. Much love xx

monkeytrousers · 26/05/2006 21:26

And whoever it was that said use the people around you to cope, to help them cope. We all know true strength comes from admitting to your weaknesses. Don't be afraid to be weak, to cry or despair, but also remember that your son is now out of danger and, I do believe, won't remember forever..x

Crystaltips · 26/05/2006 21:52

Have only caught up with this thread .... you poor soul - you are being sooo brave - Well Done you

And loads and loads of hugs xxxxx

grannygoose · 26/05/2006 23:37

BOT - just wanted to add {{{{hugs}}}}}. My thoughts are with you.

Jessajam · 26/05/2006 23:43

Hang in there beansontoast. {emoticon to express a sincere, serious, arm-round-shoulders sort of smile}

collision · 26/05/2006 23:50

Only just seen this and my heart goes out to you. i would kill anyone who touched my children and cannot believe how wonderful you are being.

You sound like a remarkable woman and your ds is very lucky to have a mum like you.

I have goosebumps reading all these messages and send you all my love.

How is your DP? Are you able to talk to him about all this? How is he handling it?

acnebride · 27/05/2006 00:03

My God. Nothing to add but best wishes.

flutterbee · 27/05/2006 00:04

I have just caught this and cannot believe how fantasticly well you responded to this bombshell, you should be proud of yourself. It sounds to me like you have a wonderfull son and a brilliant network of family and friends that will get you through this.

Thinking of you. (((hugs)))

mysonsmummy · 27/05/2006 00:17

BOT just wanted to add - a friend of a friends two children were abused when they were pretty young by a neighbour. their mother didnt handle it very well and felt really awkward washing, dressing, touching them etc. it built a big rift between them and now they've grown up it turns out they thought somehow their mum blamed them. the mum just felt so guilty for it happening. for what its worth i think you should try to be exactly how you were with him before the day you found out. hes probably noticing things are not quite right and you dont want him associating it with what happened. thinking of you both.

KatieB · 27/05/2006 01:10

Just read this thread with absolute horror at what's happened to your poor family but also huge respect for the way you are handling this. I can only echo what all the other MNers have said.

I hope you have some time and space this weekend to spend with your ds and dp, and if you feel up to it, to do something totally indulgent together that will take your mind off it for a little while at least. Thinking of you all. xxxxx

SHHHH · 27/05/2006 07:59

shocking....sorry but I don't know what else to say Sad Sad Sad. DH is also shocked and sickened.
I will keep checking to see how you are doing. xxx

WestCountryLass · 27/05/2006 12:51

I am so sorry, I don't know what else to say, it is beyond awful and words just aren't enough :(

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