The link says page not available, Hops, but I have a positive ish update on this topic.
The GAL has withdrawn, after the Judge followed her recommendation to give unsupervised visitation to the dad, including Christmas out of the Country with him.
The child just reported grooming, and "much worse things" I didn't want to know, so the case seems back on track.....for the moment.....but only after sliding into the ditch.
There's another forensic examination involved, and a report to a teacher.
Terribleness....mixed with possible relief and healing.
On the other front......
My cousin's dd20 has been very quiet.....just reached out.....touches base, sans sharing much....mostly we discuss biochemistry, and how the brain and Nervous System go in and out of fight or flight. It's quick .....and I know she's struggling.
She did say all the books, I sent, arrived. She's starting with Peace Is Every Step.
She's very bright......but, man......her daddy issues are..... terrifying. I think she's been drinking with him, again. I heard they were kicked out of a bar..... alcohol is poison for her, and it's all he wants to do. He likes to get her drunk.
I thought she was ready to get a TRO against him, but she's..... unable to stay away from him, I guess? Maybe....there's a car crash and DUI involved? Not sure if she was with him.
I can't say I understand it. She's maybe too ashamed to talk about it.
I will say this..... I try to see this without judgement....bc anger makes me dumb.
::thinking about her situation::.
He's weaponized her compassion.....and she's not built any defenses. She doesn't know how.
Lighter
