My cousin is 34 and is expecting her first baby. She was adopted by my aunt and uncle when she was 9 after a very abusive family life then extended time in care. Due to her very difficult beginning she has attachment issues, can't hold down a job, has very little emotional control etc. It wasn't the easiest adoption and she moved out by 18 then moved to the other end of the country. Everyone has been getting on ok for a few years as all boundaries were being stuck too so even though my aunt and uncle weren't close to her they maintained a relationship.
She's now pregnant and we are all very concerned about the well being of the baby. It isn't feasible for her to move close to my aunt again due to issues in the past and we aren't close enough (geographically or emotionally) to offer real support. Does anyone know of any organizations that would be able to support her when the baby arrives?
She isn't a drug addict or in a violent relationship but I don't believe she has the abilities required to care for a baby. Due to the circles she mixes in and her background she's very wary of social services. Please can any one help? Feel so worried about this baby.