Don't know what to do

[Jbulman72]

I gave birth to a son feb 26th of this year and because I made a terrible mistake two days before he was born he got taken from me at the hospital. He has been living with his dad at his grandma's house since then. I have been doing everything I need to do to get him back but I am scared to death that once this dependency case gets dismissed, his father will not let me see him or he'll be gone when it is my turn to get him. I have had visitation a total of seven times for two hours. His father has already shown me that he doesn't want me to have visits without supervision even though I have never hurt anyone. I have full custody of a 15 year old girl and she has lived with me her entire life. My lawyer says I can file contempt if he won't let me see my son and after three times our son will get taken away from him. He has set me up to have his mother say I hit her and I went to jail even though I never touched her and he is doing everything he can to make me look bad to the courts. I'm going crazy and have been on medication to help me get through this. In the end if I don't get my son I want to give up my parental rights so I can go on with my life with my daughter without all this torture. Any ideas or suggestions? Please

[Adaline'sMama]

First of all, Im really sorry you are in the situation you are in. There are several forums here on MDC where there are women who would probably be willing to help you figure out your situation. I would post this thread in the SIngle Parenting forum, or maybe a mod will move it over there for you. You will get more responses there. Please remember not to take legal advice from people on the internet. I highly suggest you get a lawyer, go to therapy or rehab or whatever you need to do to prove that you have taken steps towards righting the mistake you made before your son was born. I would try to find a few good (record-free) friends, co workers, family members, or neighbors who would be willing to be character witness for your case. It sounds like your ex is pulling every card he can to keep your DS from you. Is the 15 year old yours his too?

[Jbulman72]

Holly,
No my daughter isn't his, thank god. Her dad and I are friends and always have been. I am doing everything I need to do to correct my mistake and have alot of excellent reports from everyone but for him and his family I don't think it matters. They've grown attached to my son and it's become a horrible situation with his mom where she doesn't want to give him back. As for changing forums to single parenting. I don't know how

[Adaline'sMama]

Its okay, Ill flag the post for you and ask a mod to move it

It doesnt matter what your husband and his mom think about your good reports from other people, it matters what the court thinks.

[Jbulman72]

Thank you very much for your help and input