Amberlee, in reading your story my heart goes out to you. You're in a very difficult position and I sympathize.
I do have one question. In your original question you mentioned something about letting your mother-in-law stay with you? Has she asked to do this? And if she did move in with you, was she planning to bring the 4-year-old girl with her as well? Is this a temporary solution that might get the girl into a safer environment for the time being?
And may I ask what your husband's position is on all of this? You didn't mention whether he agrees that his mom is endangering the little girl, or whether he is wanting his mom to stay with you.
Does the little girl go to pre-kindergarten or preschool? If there is a school nurse at her school, that may be one area to begin, simply by letting the school nurse know that the little girl needs someone to keep an eye out for her. School teachers, nurses and administrators are trained to deal with difficult situations involving children and may be able to give you some quiet help.
I'm so glad this small girl has you in her life. You are looking out for her with love. You are being her advocate. Please know that your concerns are important and that if you feel the little girl is in an unsafe situation, you need to listen to your instincts. Take care and hang in there, and please come back and let us know how we can be of help.
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Amberlee, in reading your story my heart goes out to you. You're in a very difficult position and I sympathize.
I do have one question. In your original question you mentioned something about letting your mother-in-law stay with you? Has she asked to do this? And if she did move in with you, was she planning to bring the 4-year-old girl with her as well? Is this a temporary solution that might get the girl into a safer environment for the time being?
And may I ask what your husband's position is on all of this? You didn't mention whether he agrees that his mom is endangering the little girl, or whether he is wanting his mom to stay with you.
Does the little girl go to pre-kindergarten or preschool? If there is a school nurse at her school, that may be one area to begin, simply by letting the school nurse know that the little girl needs someone to keep an eye out for her. School teachers, nurses and administrators are trained to deal with difficult situations involving children and may be able to give you some quiet help.
I'm so glad this small girl has you in her life. You are looking out for her with love. You are being her advocate. Please know that your concerns are important and that if you feel the little girl is in an unsafe situation, you need to listen to your instincts. Take care and hang in there, and please come back and let us know how we can be of help.
March 31, 2009 - 9:44amThis Comment
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