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am I being selfish?

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Now my question is I havn't seen this boy since returning him to his mother.I know Doc's removed him but that is all I know. They tell me he is doing well but nothing else. I am allowed no contact at all and I am finding it very hard to cope. I miss him, I want to hear from him that he is doing ok, I want to see that he is ok and I want to see him tell me he is ok. I am going onto depression medication because I can't handle this anymore. Everything else in my life is great except this am I being selfish should I just leave it alone and leave him to whatever is now happening to him. He was a big part of my families life and I just miss him like he was my own child, Please tell me truthfully If you think I am being selfish because I want what is best for the boy more than anything else. also let me know if it dosn't make sense as i am pretty upset right now

Lexi xxx

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	5.00 (Excellent) \| April 2007 \| iancherine

am I being selfish?

well i don't think you are selfish, you are a mum to the end and you have every right to know how he is, i bet he misses you as well, its just that you are a good hearted person that makes you feel this way, you always seem to put others first, but please don't put your own self-worth (is that a word?) last, you are a good ,brave, caring and kind hearted person that takes action when you see that its needed, i hope you get to see this little guy soon Lexi, its people like you that have given me renewed faith in humankind, and shown that the world is not all bad, thank you!!

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	5.00 (Excellent) \| April 2007 \| Deborahsc2203

am I being selfish?

what a loving wonderful caring nurturing woman you are xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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	5.00 (Excellent) \| April 2007 \| emmysmum

am I being selfish?

Sorry lexi....but when it comes to you, the word selfish no longer exists in my vocabulary!
Don't put yourself down sweety....you have saved this boy from so much pain with his parents....what person would do that....LEXI that's right!!
WHo took him into their home whilst things were getting sorted with the mum? THATS RIGHT LEXI YOU DID!
WHo allowed for him to go to soccer and do the things he was interested in? Not his mum.....YOU DID IT!!!
You have done so much for this boy and i bet he loves you to bits for it....he will comeback oneday and thankyou for all that you did for him!
In the meantime, try contacting legal aid and see what they can do and whether they can somehow talk to docs in about allowing you to be part of his life again!

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	5.00 (Excellent) \| April 2007 \| lexiw

am I being selfish?

Thank you sweetie I will talk to legal aid and see what they say.

Lexi xxx

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	5.00 (Excellent) \| April 2007 \| breannababy

am I being selfish?

Lexi you are the most unselfish person I know.........I think that You have a right to be informed of his progress and what is happening in his life.You cared and fought when no-one else did.I do think though you have to put your own family first right now.(I know that he is like your own child)How ever your 3 beautiful children need their Mum happy and whole.Sometimes we cannot change things,especially things like government departments,I also know how ironic it is that the very system that you fought so dam hard with to help him is now seeming to deny you this,what I deem a reasonable request from you.Sweety I would just keep going on with your quiet strength and your determination,keep phoning them with your requests go see them when you can.I believe that eventually you will succeed.Scott knows how much you love him and care for him.You know I am always here for you,when you need to talk.(Sorry about msn last night lol) Please start thinking of you,you know we do mwah and hugs Merle

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	5.00 (Excellent) \| April 2007 \| lexiw

am I being selfish?

Thank you angel mwa mwa mwa

Lexi xxx

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	5.00 (Excellent) \| April 2007 \| dcsmom

am I being selfish?

No, I don't think you're selfish at all. In fact, I think with all this child has been through it would be important for him to have someone stable in his life, that he knows is only after his best interests.

I wonder if the mother's lies about you are what's keeping him from you. I would imagine that social services has to check out everyone's stories before they let anyone involved into the works.

I'm sure once the truth is sorted out, you'll be able to see him.

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	5.00 (Excellent) \| April 2007 \| nell18-3

am I being selfish?

LEXI!!!!! NO NO NO NO
You selfish???? NEVER
You have one of the most caring, gentle and loving hearts I have ever been fortunate enough to come across
It is perfectly natural you are feeling the way you do
Because you can't stop caring
Its not in you to stop caring
I hope that you are able to find out something about how he is getting on.
A visit would be lovely for you too
you have suffered enough rubbish through all this and you are still worried about the boy and want what is best for him
xxx

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	5.00 (Excellent) \| April 2007 \| lexiw

am I being selfish?

Thank you so much hunni mwah mwah

Lexi xxx

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	5.00 (Excellent) \| April 2007 \| upinchina

am I being selfish?

what a weight on your shoulders!!! I wish you the best of luck to get to see that boy. It seems you are the only stable person in his life. Is there a chance of adopting him? I hope it works out for you and him.

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	5.00 (Excellent) \| April 2007 \| Kellzacar

am I being selfish?

Hi honey . . . YOU selfish - - - NO BLOODY WAY ! ! ! and I don't ever want to hear you say that about yourself EVER again . . .RIGHT!!!

Listen honey, you have done all you can for this boy and you know that he knows where you live and how to contact you if he neds to. The truth of the matter is that he may just need time to readjust to all that is and has been happening to him

As an abused child myself and now as a foster parent I can tell you that the "Welfare Dept" will not deny you access long term. They encourage ALL postive's in an abused childs life! Give the the boy and the system a chance to get things on an even keel for this boy.

You have done a great thing for this boy and you know it!!!!

Cheers Kellz

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	5.00 (Excellent) \| April 2007 \| lexiw

am I being selfish?

Yeah I know I did the right thing I just miss him soooo much. Thank you hunni mwah

Lexi xxx

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	5.00 (Excellent) \| April 2007 \| cazza

am I being selfish?

No you are not being selfish, and you was doing what any friend would do if they were asked to help. so its the friend of yours that is being selfish as if it wasnt for you helping her, what would have happemed to her son. It would be hard as he would have made a huge impact on your life and your families and i know that you should feel hurt,as there has being no contact... So my suggestion would be try again to get through the welfare officer and say you would like to have some form of contact with him even if it has to be in the department office... I know how you feel as i have kids in my care most weekends and we still keep in touch with someof the parents. So please try and negoiate something with the department so you''re health can get better..Good luck and let us know how you get on.. Take care

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	5.00 (Excellent) \| April 2007 \| lexiw

am I being selfish?

thank you Cazza mwah

Lexi xxx

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	5.00 (Excellent) \| April 2007 \| pinkninjaprincess

am I being selfish?

That is good advice. Act on this.

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	5.00 (Excellent) \| April 2007 \| hermy

am I being selfish?

i dont tink you are being selfish at all lexi,its quite strange that no contact is allowed when the two of you were so close ....do they give a reason as to why there is to be no contact?i would think that with everything, the child would need you too....is there no way to change all this ......thinking of you.....hoping everything works out for the best..for you and him that is.xxx

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	5.00 (Excellent) \| April 2007 \| lexiw

am I being selfish?

Thanks hunni I am going to make another appointment with Docs and see if there is anyway possible for me to see him. I don't like my chances as I have already been told no but I don't know what else to do.

Lexi xxx

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	5.00 (Excellent) \| April 2007 \| atacj05

am I being selfish?

hun you are goin through a difficult time at the moment you are not selffish at all you have spent a lot of time looking after this boy and it is only natural you are close tro him and want to find out how things are goin with him. I hope that one day soon you will egt to see hima nd he is ok.

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	5.00 (Excellent) \| April 2007 \| lexiw

am I being selfish?

Thanks hunni

Lexi xxx

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	5.00 (Excellent) \| April 2007 \| pinkninjaprincess

am I being selfish? NO NO NO

MY GOD of couse you are upset.Firstly did the boyfriend move out? Secondly can you make up with your friend over a chocolate cake and explain you are still there for her but equally you had to but her sons welfare first. Check social services are on the case. Could he have access to a mobile so he could text you or do you have the funds to get a phone to him? Stay strong. If he has already been removed by services are you willing to care for him? If so fight for him.

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	5.00 (Excellent) \| April 2007 \| lexiw

am I being selfish? NO NO NO

Since chidrens services have been on the case I can't do anything because they are working it out they are doing what they think is in his best interests to get the family fixed and back to gether and No I can't make up with her she has told to many lies about me since I reported her and her boyfriend.

Lexi xxx

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	5.00 (Excellent) \| April 2007 \| pinkninjaprincess

am I being selfish? NO NO NO

ONce he is settled and lets hope it is back with a more together mum - do you not think HE will come over and say Hi and thanks. Just keep your door open.

Your friend telling lies about you - hurtful dreadful. But was she hitting out because she was in pain. If all this has happened to her son it happened to her also. NOw with a rotten boyfriend she failed to protect him and fears she may have lost him. Could you forgive? pnp xxxxxxxxxxxx

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	5.00 (Excellent) \| April 2007 \| lexiw

am I being selfish? NO NO NO

She was also abusing the boy he confided to me that she was using a belt on him and when i confronted her she admitted it was true so it wasn't just the boyfriend and I could forgive the hurtful things she said but she is not willing to be firends again because her pride was hurt.People might think badly of her now.

Lexi xxx

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	5.00 (Excellent) \| April 2007 \| pinkninjaprincess

am I being selfish? NO NO NO

Then` there is nothing else you can do. Except maybe you could let services know that if it doesnot work out he has a safe FOSTER home with you?

Give your children lots of hugs try to keep healthy in mind and body and wait for him to come to you. He will you know. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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	5.00 (Excellent) \| April 2007 \| lexiw

am I being selfish? NO NO NO

I really hope so thank you

Lexi xxx

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	5.00 (Excellent) \| April 2007 \| lexiw

am I being selfish? NO NO NO

Also I hope he knows that my door is ALWAYS open to him. I have told him often enough that it is.

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