Protecting our Children, Part 2

[Lilka]

Thought I'd start a new thread because the other one was so big

Anyone else going to be watching?

Oh good lord

I think in five years time the kid would then be removed and it would end up in care.

we need decent MH services. Sadly they just dont exist

starlight I would imagine she is having extra monitoring because of the paracetamol ingestion and the drinking etc.

Checking baby's growth incase it is affected by FAS. Increased risk of prem birth and stillbirth too.

to true kal

I feel really feel sorry for Sean.

He isnt evil, he is damaged. He doesnt seem to be happy with himself does he?

I think she didn't go to antenatal appointments. that's why the scan now. also to help her bond with the baby.

Why is she so dreamy?

IYSWIM

I think if you drink and take drugs while pg you shouldn't keep the baby. It's not like she can say 'oh I didn't know it was bad!'

There is just a niggle in me not buying it...

It won't be for 'attention'. It'll be because he is deeply traumatised and fucked up.

Yes KalSkirata I agree 100%

All of us in statutory services are fire-fighting on a daily basis as the community care and preventative intervention just isn't there...

Its hard enough to fight for MH services if you are articulate and have people advocating for you. I dont know what the answer is but this programme makes me very sad

Im hoping the doppiness of her is the medication she is on, and that shes not high.

She seems very spaced out.

People like him live with massive amounts of pain. Men like him can't express it. They grow up with violence and learn to be violent. They take drugs and drink to blot out the pain.

I think she must have some learning needs maybe.

Kayano I drank thoughout all my pg and am drinking right now with no.3

Residential placement! That's good
Right Mrs DV?

It is horrible sitting in a conference and having people know your business and talking about you.

MH services arent great ime.
Good, they have decided on sending her and baby home in a montiored house.

what does a residential placement mean?

There is something about her I can't put my finger on what but something is not ringing true

that does sound good!