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November 8, 2006, 7:43 pm PST
11/03 Shocking Accusations
Quote From: carolanmarieI myself took great measure to protect my daughter when she was three years old. My daughter told me two times, I was confused about what she was saying. I was so upset about what was coming out of her mouth. It was unphathomable. The third time in a course of about a month, I took her to a hospital. She was looked at. Automatically the police came and interviewed my daughter, my best friend, and I. This was the beginning. Then I took her to an evaluator. She disclosed in her own words. I was then told to go to a child therapist. She disclosed to her too over a few visits. It was on and on. Meanwhile, the DA's office indicted her dad. Then, everything went crazy. Without going through all of the steps and facts, the DA's office dropped the case (now going on for about 10 months without talking to my daughter but once on the 10th month). He went to Supervised visitation. Even though the counselor came forward that she was indeed molested finding out through play therapy and everything. My daughter went through several months of therapy. The DA's office said that it wasn't a solid case and they were going to drop it BUT if it ever happened again she would be old enough to tell. I definately lived a living HELL trying to protect my daughter. I feel as though my hands have been tied behind my back while I am being lowered into a pool of water. I just pray faithfully to God to protect my daughter with the blood of Jesus. My daughter is now 6 years old and is not being molested. I do kindof look to see from time to time just to make sure I am aware of her physical state. I never coached my daughter although I will say I was distraught and sick during the investigation. I believe the system is NOT for the children. It is the responsibility of our system to shelter our children. Unfortunately, the DFCS is so overwhelmed with cases. Our DFCS had at the time, over 120 cases per worker. That is alarming. Not to mention how burned out they are. You definately are overlooked. They do not have the man power to take over these cases and investigate them in the manner they should be investigated. I pray for all of the women that try to protect their children, trying to do the right thing, go through the right channels. If I had to do it again, I would move so far away so it would be impossible for him to see her. I am sorry I feel this way but I truly do. I don't know if any of you remember seeing the molester by the last name of Goldenflame. He was on OPRAH talking about his experience molesting his 3 year old. It was disturbing. My ex is now dating another woman with a 2 yr old. What is going to come of this little girl? I appreciate you sharing your story. I feel we women have to stand together to protect the children. It is true CPS is overwhelmed but it is not an excuse to let a case fall through the cracks.I hope your daughter turns out ok. I know my niece has had a hard time dealing with this. She had a child at the age of 15 years old. She has no self respect for herself. I do not have any relationship with my brother. I have to protect my children. And I do feel I would kill if something would happen to them. I am now a very protective mother and do not let them go any where that I am not. It is so hard to trust people. I mean god, my own brother did it to my niece and nephew. In my eyes any one can do it. I just to not understand these kinds of people. They are children for god sakes. Leave them alone.
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