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Asked by S. from St. Louis
on September 9, 2008
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My son was recently what I consider neglected at his daycare. Long story short, he was left in a room by himself in the dark screaming and crying. By the time my husba...
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- First thing you need to do is document everything, and I mean everything. Who was working with your child, how long you estimate he'd been in the room, etc. Then you n...
- If he wasn't injured or other harmed, then there isn't a lawsuit. It does sound like you can report the daycare to the State and alert them to the problems. But ...
- I don't know if you have a case or not, but you should contact family services and let them know what happened. They may be able to point you in the direction of some...
Foster Child on the Way
Asked by M.S. from Tulsa
on October 20, 2006
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I am soon to be a mother of 3 only the 3rd is a foster child.... Im already really attached to this child.. and as soon as i heard he was taken into custody i was on h...
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- It's hard not to feel attached to the little ones when they come to you. Perhaps you connect with the kid based on the circumstances of his removal or just because yo...
- M., I added to my family last year bringing in my great-niece and nephew from foster care. It's a whole different world dealing with the state. Keep in mind that ...
- Congratulations! Foster parents are so needed in Tulsa. The system is overwhelmed with kids needing good homes. I have an excellent resource for you. It is called ...
Husband Sucks - Need Advice
Asked by S.C. from Charleston
on July 4, 2008
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I've been with my husband for 11 years now (of which we have been married the last 5 or 6 years) and although I truly thought he was 'the one' for the longest time, we...
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- Look online for info. Also, There are groups at large churches that are helping people going through divorces. You may want to look there too. I know in Smyrna TN ther...
- file for an epo with the police tell them whats going on and they will help you out. make sure you go somewhere where he wont find you. this guy doesnt sound right in ...
- Been in this exact situation - leave take anything with you that means something to you and leave. He will not change he will only get worse Go somewhere that you fe...
Help with a Controlling Husband
Asked by T.M. from Madison
on March 13, 2008
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I need advice. I have been married to my husband for 5 years and we have been together for 7. We have a 21 month old son whom I love more then the world and don’t ...
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- T., I have to say I hear you! As of today my husband stormed out of the house this morning ( had a fight about him putting my 5yr down for not wanting to go for a wal...
- T. - Get out while you can!! I know this is harsh - but I have been married to a man just like this for almost 20 years. Each year I tell myself it will get better - ...
- Children do not get screwed up by hearing arguments. They do get screwed up by seeing an unhealthy relationship between their parents. Your husband is abusing you, a...
My Marriage
Asked by B.H. from Oklahoma City
on January 29, 2007
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How to you get out of a mearriage your not happy in anymore? My husband is mean to me and our girls all the time and I have had enough but I'm scared to leave because ...
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- DO NOT RUN. You can get out without running away. If he hurts you call the police and don't feel bad about it! Print out an ad for everyone and say "I am leaving my ab...
- First of all, please be careful. I went through the similar situation with my Ex. I would suggest saving money or having a family member help you out. Call around f...
- At 35 you should know what you want out of a marriage and if you're not happy and he's getting mean seems to mean he's not happy then I would suggest you meet him for ...
If He Hits, Is It Time to Call It Quits?
Asked by S.M. from Chicago
on August 16, 2007
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I've had a really hard year with my husband (see previous question that I asked). He's an alcoholic & recently was diagnosed with borderline bipolar. A few weeks ago...
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- My sister is bipolar. It's extremely difficult to have any semblance of a relationship with her because of it. I would seek counseling for yourself to deal with ...
- Is he seeking professional help? If not and he doesn't want to control his alcohol problem and thinks that he is "just fine" it's time to go for both your children a...
- If he hits you, he will do it again. Your kids will witness this and it will harm them more than anyone can realize. Move out, for the sake of your children's safety, ...
Extremely Worried About Sister
Asked by A.P. from Dallas
on February 2, 2009
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Thanks all for the advice, actions are underway.
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- I'm afraid I have to agree with Renee also. As harsh as it sounds it may be the only solution at this point. Don't wait; those kids need help now.
- This is beyond out of control. It is a case for CPS. I"m sorry your sister is in such a bad situation, but something drastic has to be done because her husband is no...
- You can go ahead and worry, if you want to, but that's about all you can do at this point. As much as it must hurt to watch your sister in this situation, it IS HER l...
Love the Friend, Not the Mom!
Asked by K.G. from Kansas City
on June 16, 2008
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I have an 11-year-old daughter. She has grown close in a short time with a neighbor girl who just moved here earlier this year. She is a great kiddo, but her mom is ...
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- Unfortunately, your daughter remaining friends with someone who will be adopting her mothers attitudes and eating disorders may negatively affect her too, as she is al...
- A great reason to be concerned!!! The hard part of this is that you have to remember (especially with girls) that they are influenced by their peers more than anyone e...
- As a mother and a concerned neighbor, you really need to call the Child Abuse Hotline. Previously working in the child-care industry, this is a hotline situation. Yo...
Help I Need Advice
Asked by T.J. from Los Angeles
on May 24, 2009
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I need information on what my options are as a military wife if I were to leave and divorce my husband. The military doesn't seem to want to help with advice on my opt...
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- Hi T., My heart goes out to you. I went through a similar situation with my ex. The difference was that he was a Cpl in the Marine Corp, I had two little kids at ...
- One thing I want to make sure you know. You are entitled to 50% of his retirement pay. However, if you divorce, you should make sure the court orders him to sign up ...
- Hi T., I am really in no place to give you advice, but I do know that many churches offer free counseling and will often give financial support if needed. Additional...
What Are My Options?
Asked by B.C. from Syracuse
on May 24, 2007
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My husband has made a decision that we are going to separate. He wants me to come up with the plan of how me and my two year old and two week old are going to leave a...
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- once you file for separation, which he should go to the city building to do, you will get a paper saying you are legaly separated. Take this paper down to social ser...
- Do not leave that house, once you leave you have no legal rights to anything in it...and he could turn around and say you left him. Besides, he wants the seperation, ...
- talk to your husband and see if he is willing to either help you out and get a place or let you stay until you can get a job and get things established. or see if he i...
